* NUMBER OF EMIGRANTS LEAVING THE UNITED

STATES HAS DECREASED.

* UNITED STATES IS WELCOMING MORE FOREIGNERS, AS A RESULT, ESL EDUCATION MUST ACCOMMODATE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE NEW POPULATION (HEISLER, SHRESTHA, 2011).

* NUMBER OF IMMIGRANTS

(EMIGRATING FROM A FOREIGN COUNTRY) IS ON

A RISE.

DEMOGRAPHICS OF IMMIGRATION

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).

• Allows parents to communicate with the community and government.

• Access to equality, and equitable education and services for ESL Learners.

The Coalition for Equal Education (CEAE)

PARENTS!*VOLUNTEER

*HOMEWORK

HELP

* READ TO YOUR CHILD.

* READ WITH YOUR

CHILD.

*EMBRACE

* ENCOURAGE

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT FOR ESL STUDENTS

PARENTS

ADMINISTRATORS STUDENTS

EDUCATION

TEACHERS

FUTURESUCCESS

TECHNOLOGY

POLICY

THE FUTURING OF ESL EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGYI. FUTURING

(Groff, Smoker, 2000)

* PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE REAL WORLD. * JOBS MARKET REQUIRING SKILLED VERSUS UNSKILLED LABOR

THE FUTURING OF ESL EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGYII. SCENARIO

(National University of Kebangsaah, 2012).

The use of online platforms and discussion boards for ESL Learners …

*Communicative language use and

practice.

* Acquire new information and

language.

* Freedom of expressing view

and opinions *Minimizes apprehension about

English language skills.

*Minimizes shyness about English

language skills.

* Increases confidence in

language skills.

THE FUTURING OF ESL EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGYIII. 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.

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.

TRENDS I. POLICY

(2020 Forecast, 2008)

*Technology is remaking society and organization

* Policies are not allowing for technological transformations to take place.

* New models of learning

* Collaborative approaches.

* Educators viewed as “superheroes”.

Traditional institutions of learning

Traditional hierarches

Traditional Education Policies * Open approaches.

THE USE OF INTERACTIVE ONLINE LEARNING AND DISCUSSION BOARDS FOR ESL LEARNERS

(NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF KEBANGSAAH, 2012).

STUDENTS: • Exposure to English language • Opportunity to use

communicative skills • Bypass fears of English language • Participate more than in a

traditional classroom.

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.

The future of ESL Education affected by the trend of

technology.

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.

TECHNOLOGY

DEMANDS OF SOCIETY

CHANGING FAMILY

STRUCTURE

ADMINISTRATORS AND EDUCATORS

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

POLICIES AND

LEGISLATION

BUDGET AND

FUNDING

“CALL TO ACTION” REFORM OF POLICIES

Project Tomorrow (2007).

TRAINING FOR EDUCATORS.

Project Tomorrow, 2007.

• Digital Immigrants

• Bypass fear of technology

• Bypass intimidation felt by digital natives (students).

• More likely to use technology is properly trained.

• Cultural Shift

• Educators must become facilitators of learning.

• Educate administrators, educators, and communities in technology

• Create a strategic plan for educators, parents, and communities.

• Allow for funding.