Your Name and Title:
Ilce Perot
Demystifying EdTech Research
School or Organization Name:
LitLife, Inc.
Co-Presenter Name(s):
N/A
Area of the World from Which You Will Present:
Houston, TX or New York, New York
Language in Which You Will Present:
English
Target Audience(s):
K-12 ESL/BIL/English Learner Teachers
Short Session Description (one line):
We will demystify technology and explore best practice strategies, leading pedagogy and take an interactive ride through its effective implementation.
Full Session Description (as long as you would like):
In our Web. 2.0 world, the proliferation of applications and social media has not only changed the content that is instantly accessible, but the methods or means in which we ascertain information. In regards to learning, the use of technology has matured and now incorporates higher level thinking models to help teachers move beyond digitizing worksheets. However, how can new digital tools help prepare English Learners for our Web 2.0 demands?
Therefore, this presentation focuses on providing practical tools for teachers to enhance their daily literacy instruction by leveraging technology research to enhance instruction for English Learners. Since our classrooms reflect our global diversity, today’s teachers need a toolbox of go-to technology pedagogy that will meet the needs of all literacy learners.
Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:
@PerotIlce
Replies
Hi Ilce -
LitWorld is a for profit company and needs to be a sponsor of the conference in order to present. If you would like information about this, let me know. If you're presenting on behalf of the non-profit LItworld, we can accept your proposal without sponsorship. Just edit your proposal by going to the OPTIONS button and changing your affiliation.
If you have questions, please let me know!
Lucy Gray