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* Number of emigrants leaving the United States has decreased.

DEMOGRAPHICS OF IMMIGRATION. * Number of emigrants leaving the United States has decreased. * Number of immigrants (emigrating from a foreign country) is on a rise.

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* Number of emigrants leaving the United States has decreased.

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  1. DEMOGRAPHICSOFIMMIGRATION * Number of emigrants leaving the United States has decreased. * Number of immigrants (emigrating from a foreign country) is on a rise. * United States is welcoming more foreigners, as a result, ESL Education must accommodate the educational needs of the new population (Heisler, Shrestha, 2011).

  2. The History and Current State of ESL Education Then … Bilingual Education Act (1968) Now … No Child Left Behind (2001) * Recognizing educational needs of children with limited English speak ability (Bilingual Education Act, 1968). * Focus on language instruction of limited English proficient and immigrant students (No Child Left Behind, 2001).

  3. The Coalition for Equal Education (CEAE) • Allows parents to communicate with the community and government. • Access to equality, and equitable education and services for ESL Learners.

  4. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT FOR ESL STUDENTS *EMBRACE * READ WITH YOUR CHILD. *HOMEWORK HELP • *VOLUNTEER PARENTS! * READ TO YOUR CHILD. * ENCOURAGE

  5. PARENTS EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY Administrators STUDENTS TEACHERS SUCCESS FUTURE POLICY

  6. The Futuring of ESL Education and TechnologyI. futuring (Groff, Smoker, 2000) * Prepare students for the real world. * Jobs market requiring skilled versus unskilled labor

  7. The Futuring of ESL Education and Technology II. Scenario (National University of Kebangsaah, 2012). * Freedom of expressing view and opinions *Minimizes apprehension about English language skills. *Communicative language use and practice. The use of online platforms and discussion boards for ESL Learners … * Acquire new information and language. *Minimizes shyness about English language skills. * Increases confidence in language skills.

  8. The Futuring of ESL Education and Technology III. Scanning (National University of Kebangsaah, 2012) * Allows for exposure to the English language. * Provides guidance and digital translation services * Alleviates the struggle of learning English Overall, improves communicative skills.

  9. Trends I. Budget (The School District Budget Process, 2006) $ No budget allowing for technological advancements in the classroom. $ No budget allowing for training in technology for educators.

  10. Trends I. Policy (2020 Forecast, 2008) * Educators viewed as “superheroes”. * New models of learning Traditional institutions of learning Traditional hierarches Traditional Education Policies * Open approaches. * Collaborative approaches. *Technology is remaking society and organization * Policies are not allowing for technological transformations to take place.

  11. The Use of Interactive Online Learning and discussion BoardsFor ESL Learners (National University of Kebangsaah, 2012). • Instructors: • A supervisor rather than traditional teacher role. • Expand learning activities outside of the classroom environment. • More participation by ESL learner than in traditional classroom. • Receive responses of quality. • Students: • Exposure to English language • Opportunity to use communicative skills • Bypass fears of English language • Participate more than in a traditional classroom.

  12. Administrators and Educators Demands of Society Policies and Legislation Technology Parental involvement Changing Family Structure Budget and funding Online portals and tutorials for parents on the use of technology and access to school curriculums. Online activities for student to learn English as a foreign language. The future of ESL Education affected by the trend of technology.

  13. “Call to Action” Training for Educators. Project Tomorrow, 2007. Reform of Policies Project Tomorrow (2007). • Cultural Shift • Digital Immigrants • Educators must become facilitators of learning. • Bypass fear of technology • Educate administrators, educators, and communities in technology • Bypass intimidation felt by digital natives (students). • Create a strategic plan for educators, parents, and communities. • More likely to use technology is properly trained. • Allow for funding.

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