Obstacles to Computer Use in ELL Classrooms

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Obstacles to Computer Use in ELL Classrooms
By Kelly Farragher-Paras Jamie Rocheford For
EFL537
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School Administration

• Present research data that supports use of
  computers in language learning
• Prepare a lesson using technology to use in a
  demonstration
• Utilize technology in a lesson observed by
  administration
• Present educational websites with a demonstration

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Lack of Money

• Write a grant requesting funds for computer
  equipment
• Using open source software
• Utilizing free educational websites

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Aged Computer Equipment

• Find games that dont require most recent
  computer operating systems
• Find older elementary grade level tools

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Limited Access to Computers

• Computers available in library but not usable for
  oral language learning
• Design lessons where only one computer necessary
• Use PowerPoint

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Limited Internet Connection

• Use more downloadable games
• Use various software
• PowerPoint presentations for teaching

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Instructional Time

• Computer set up prior to seeing students
• Use computer as a teaching tool rather than a
  learning tool