Tech Education for Bilingual Learners

A Quote That Made Me Think "Knowledge equity is preserving the languages and oral traditions of our ancestors and elders."  - Knowledge Equity Lab     This quote made me think of the fundamental role that Immersion schools play in preserving not only a language but many cultures. This is one of the main factors that makes me think about the importance of supporting dual language immersion schools with the appropriate socially responsible curriculums and appropriate technological tools. Spanish Immersion schools have a high number of Hispanic families that can contribute by practicing the language and increasing cultural values.  Learning technology must be used to integrate students, schools, families, and the community. Building knowledge can be supported by families in the school also.  “Hispanic parents’ involvement in their children’s school activities is more influential to academic performance and educational attitudes than is teacher empowerment alone” (Rivera and Li,

Vision Statement      Teaching and learning with the internet is the opportunity to integrate pedagogy and technology to improve and offer more learning options for all learners. Educators can use technology to manage time, enhance teaching, and increase social justice. Students can use technology to learn through scientific-based programs to improve their learning and increase engagement. Therefore, using the internet as a teaching and learning resource also involves the responsibility to present content from reliable sources and based on learning theories. Students must receive the best and more honest content to build a strong society and better generations.       The use of the internet has various benefits and challenges in teaching and learning. One benefit is easy access to information at any time and from anywhere. Secondly,  learners can adapt their learning needs to their schedules to be more successful and meet their goals. Also, information can be found in many languages, f

 Technology can benefit Bilingual schools in many ways. One of the main objectives of this program is to Implement and facilitate interactive and socially responsive tools to empower the Spanish Immersion Curriculum and enhance bilingual and bicultural skills with easy access for all students.