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The Ethnicity Of The Student Body Is 98 % Hispanic

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The ethnicity of the student body is 98% Hispanic, consequently each of the learners teaches students who have limited English proficiency, the majority of whom are Spanish speakers. Many of the learners are bilingual and are able to translate for their students. Learners who do not speak Spanish are encouraged to utilize digital translators such as Google Translate. Whilst this tool does not provide perfect translations, it is very useful in helping language learners understand content. Learners could be encouraged to use translation tools to translate messages or artifacts that are included in their e-portfolio. Use of e-books could also be incorporated into the unit of instruction as a supplemental resource. Giving English language learners the opportunity to read a text in their native language, side by side with an English version, is a useful tool in a teacher toolkit. It is worth noting at this point, although use of digital resources such as online databases and online encyclopedias is promoted at high-school level. All teachers and their students have access to a variety of these resources with a school password, however teachers should be careful never to include these passwords in their e-portfolio. Technology-Driven Assessments Office Mix will be utilized in various components of the instructional unit to evaluate student learning. All of the teachers and students at the school have an Office 365 account, since users are able to sign into Mix with this account,

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