The ESTRELLAS (Electronic-Supported Text Research for English Language Learner Academic Success) Project: Preliminary Findings for a Supported E-Text Intervention for Middle School English Language Learners

• In Event: Poster Session 10
  In Poster Session: Advanced Technologies for Learning Poster Session

Abstract

The ESTRELLAS Project has developed and tested an Electronic Reading System designed to improve reading competence and content-area learning of Spanish speaking adolescent English Language Learners (ELLs) through supported versions of electronic reading materials. The system provides ELLs with a customizable selection of three types of eText supports: Structural Supports (e.g. alternative paginations and text-to-speech), Content-Specific Supports (e.g. English definitions and Spanish translations), and Strategic Supports (e.g. digital notetaking and self-questioning). Each support has been classroom tested to determine its usability and efficacy. Preliminary results indicate that all supports are highly used and well accepted by students; some increases in word recognition and reading comprehension have also been observed for certain groups.

Authors

• Fatima Elvira Terrazas-Arellanes, University of Oregon

• Mindy L. Frisbee, University of Oregon

• Lynne Anderson-Inman, University of Oregon

• Elizabeth Autio, Education Northwest