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Explore the integration of technology in a heritage language program to promote cultural diversity and bilingual education, with a focus on the School District of Philadelphia. Discover resources, teaching tools, and the benefits of digital tools for language learning.
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Use of Technology in a Heritage Language Program Presented by: Oscar Eduardo Oquendo -Website Address – Click on the Picture for Introductory Video
The Office of Culture, Language and Art (O.L.C.A) • Part of the School district of Philadelphia • Promotes Culture and Art in the District • In charge of different programs • E.S.O.L • Heritage Language • Bilingual Education
What is Heritage Language Program? • Part of O.C.L.A • Promotes the learning of different languages in Elementary Schools • Spanish • Russian • Chinese • Cambodian • Promotes Unity among a diverse group of students • Inclusion to English Language Learners (ELL)
Let’s Learn Numbers 1-10 in Spanish One-Uno Two-Dos Three-Tres Four-Cuatro Five-Cinco Six-Seis Seven-Siete Eight-Ocho Nine-Nueve Ten-Diez
What parents should know about Education in U.S? • All information is available online • No Child Left Behind • Office of English Language Acquisition • U.S Department of Education • PA department of Education • Resources for parents -school projects
Cyber-Teacher resources • Everything from lesson plans to extensive research • The internet allows teachers to: • Share ideas • Find Lesson Plans • Open to the world Education on one click
Using Technology in Heritage Classroom • PowerPoint Presentations • Computer Software • Language Translators • Online Pen-pals • In-Class Research
Cyber-Student resources • Search Engines • E-mail • Instant Messenger • Online Database
Any Questions??? Do you think is important to have Heritage Programs in every school?
The foundations for my presentation • Research Paper • Internet Address Book (IAB) • Website Evaluations