AI Tools to Support ELL Students
To the Rescue for Differentiated Instruction
Elevate the Learning Experience for the English Langauge Learners
Explore the innovative AI tools designed to support all learners but emphasizing English Language Learners. These powerful resources can personalize learning, adapt to individual needs, and provide real-time feedback, making the journey to fluency more engaging and effective than ever. Discover how AI can empower learners and transform the way they grasp the English language!
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Napkin.ai transforms text into graphic representations. With a simple copy and paste, Napkin will incorporate images, charts, diagrams, and illustrations into the text. This application is excellent for ELLs because it allows teachers to quickly display multiple representations of the content.
Keep it simple and direct with perplexity.ai. When introducing a new concept or standard to ELL students, begin with a quick search on perplexity.ai. The AI application simplifies definitions, brief videos, vocabulary words, and images.
Diffit.me offers endless possibilities. Utilize the interactive activities to engage ELL students with visual representations and break down the context into bite-sized paragraphs. Lower the reading level and translate the articles into various languages. Diffit.me is a great way to differentiate instruction for all learners.
Increase student discourse in the classroom with the Snorkl app. Snorkl is easy to set up and use as a quick formative assessment that grades, provide feedback to the students, and gets them talking about what they have learned. Think of Snorklas an AI-powered whiteboard that can help to authenticate the learning process.
Eigo.ai is an innovative platform designed to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in mastering a new language through engaging multimedia content. By integrating videos, reading materials, and interactive speaking exercises, Eigo.ai creates an immersive learning experience that keeps students motivated and focused.
Bonus AI Prompts to Help with Differentiated Instruction
ChatGPTs now enable us to create preset prompts to assist in generating content on specific topics. We have developed several sample ChatGPTs to help produce checklists, studio activities, and more. Take a moment to try one of the following prompts.
Differentiated Instruction for ELL Students
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This differentiated instruction activity engages students through multiple modalities—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—allowing them to tap into their prior knowledge and relate it to new content in a meaningful way. Grab and utilize the FREE canva.com template by going to bit.ly/kishshow25
Watch a brief video demonstrating this strategy and how high school teachers initiate a new unit or topic by utilizing this activity that builds upon prior knowledge.
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In today’s educational environment, where personalized learning and student engagement take center stage, tools that help both educators and learners track progress are invaluable. One such powerful tool is the progression board. This innovative method not only aids teachers in monitoring student work but also empowers students by providing them with a clear roadmap of their learning journey.
What is a Progression Board?
Progression boards are visual representations that outline the steps or stages a student needs to achieve specific learning goals or milestones. They can range from simple charts with key tasks to more complex systems that illustrate competency levels across a range of subjects. Unlike traditional grading systems, progression boards emphasize growth and ongoing development, allowing students to see their progress in real time.
Benefits of a Progression Board
- Enhanced Motivation and Ownership: When students can visually track their progress, they are more likely to take ownership of their learning. Seeing tasks completed and goals achieved fosters a sense of accomplishment and encourages students to push themselves further.
- Clear Expectations: Progression boards clearly lay out what is expected from students at each stage of their learning. This transparency helps eliminate confusion and allows students to understand what they need to focus on next, making their educational journey more structured.
- Boosts Collaboration: Progression boards can easily be integrated into group projects and collaborative learning experiences. Students can see their collective progress, encouraging teamwork and accountability as they work together toward common goals.
Learn More About Student Engagement and Ownership
Get a copy of the Field Guide for the 12 Elements of Student Engagement and Ownership Infused in Blended Learning Studios to learn more about how to incorporate relevant activities in the classroom. The Field Guide offers a step-by-step guide on deploying learning studios, differentiated small-group instruction, rigorous projects, and implementing digital content in any K-12 classroom. To learn more about the Field Guide, visit this website.
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