Publication Date
Spring 3-31-2021
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Master of Arts in TESOL)
First Advisor
Dr. Leslie Turpin
Abstract
Abstract
Every public school district has the responsibility to provide their English language learners (ELLs) with reliable and accessible resources. Many communities do this through various avenues, including in-person and online materials. Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, there is an even greater need to provide information online. Many schools are bouncing between hybrid and fully remote programs. Some families are opting to homeschool regardless if their district offers in-person classes or not. Supporting these families and keeping them up to date on how to navigate these challenging times is essential. This materials development project will seek to fill this need by designing an ELL district-wide website manual. This study will research what many public school's websites already offer in addition to presenting insight from ELL students, their families, and educators on what they would like to know and see on a website specially designed to support their needs.
Disciplines
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Curriculum and Social Inquiry | Educational Technology | Elementary Education | Online and Distance Education | Secondary Education
Recommended Citation
Norvish, Brooke, "A Virtual ELL Community: Manual for Creating an ELL District Website" (2021). MA TESOL Collection. 752.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/ipp_collection/752
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Educational Technology Commons, Elementary Education Commons, Online and Distance Education Commons, Secondary Education Commons
Comments
Objective
To create a sustainable and user-friendly district website manual that supports and promotes learning and community among ELL students, families, and teachers.