This professional development program will provide teachers and educators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively use machine translation tools to support ELLs in their learning. The program will consist of a series of workshops and training sessions, covering topics such as:
Overview of machine translation and its potential applications in education
Best practices for using machine translation tools with ELLs
Integration of machine translation into existing instructional practices
Effective communication with ELLs and their families about the use of machine translation
The program will be delivered by experts in the field of language acquisition and technology integration, and will be designed to be hands-on and interactive through the use of virtual reality classroom, with ample opportunities for participants to practice using machine translation tools and receive feedback from their peers.
Outcomes: The proposed professional development program aims to achieve the following outcomes:
Improved understanding and awareness of the potential of machine translation tools to support ELLs in their learning
Increased ability of teachers and educators to effectively use machine translation tools to provide instructional materials and support to ELLs
Enhanced integration of machine translation tools into existing instructional practices, leading to improved academic outcomes for ELLs
Increased communication and engagement with ELLs and their families about the use of machine translation, leading to improved partnerships and collaboration in support of ELLs