The primary goal of this innovative project is to transform teaching and learning with the support of digital tools in classrooms for English language learners.

• Utilize state of the art technology tools in ELL classrooms, grades 6-12: Interactive Write Board, portable School Pad, Teacher Laptop; Ceiling Mounted Projector, Speaker system, DVD, document camera, and Personal Response System.
• Software and internet applications include Office Suite, Inspiration and Google Earth, and United Streaming video clips across all content areas with a specific focus on language, math, science and social studies.
• Hands-on professional development using digital tools with appropriate applications for curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Detailed information on the ELL Project.

• “Personal Responsive System (PRS) Training”

  Facilitator: Debbie Sternecky, Brooks Middle School.

• “Introduction to Interactive Whiteboard & Incorporating Technology into Lesson Plans”

  Session includes a follow-up observations, demonstrations, and in-classroom support. Facilitator: Lauren Keppler, Bolingbrook High School.

• “Teaching and Learning with the Document Camera”

  Facilitator: Debbie Sternecky, Brooks Middle School.

• “Creating Web Pages and Flash Lessons”

  Session includes extensive use of desktop applications, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher. Facilitators: Debbie Sternecky, Brooks Middle School, and Jessica Spalo, Lukancic Middle School