Reading, Writing, & Research for English Language Learners Governor’s Teacher Network.
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NCDPI and GTN
The NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) established the Governor's Teacher Network (GTN) as a platform for teachers to share their best work around instruction and professional development. This initiative is funded by the state’s Race to the Top grant.
The purpose of my study.
• The purpose of my study is to use online resources, multimedia, personal narratives, and Google Maps to engage ELLs in research, reading and writing.
• Using technology bolsters the research skills of ELLs; it also helps find a balance between challenging work and language comprehension.
• Engagement hinges on creating challenging assignments that can be understood and implemented with a diverse group.
Using maps allows ELLs to put their writing into a less intimidating context instead of asking them to write a
lengthy writing project.
This year’s Google Maps project
• Students will research their home and new country
• Interview a relative—facts and anecdotes• Add information to a Google doc• Map where they have come from and where
they live now on Google Maps• They will add pop-up paragraphs filled will
information to teach others about their journey.• Upload to website