Engaging ESL Adult and Youth Learners in Technologically Facilitated Outdoor Experiential Learning to Improve Environmental, Ocean, Climate and English Literacy
Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) - Monroe County, Inc. and The College of Exploration are developing and implementing a pilot project to target traditionally under-represented ethnic groups who are limited English proficient-- many reading and writing in English at the grade 0 - grade 5.5 level. The project goals are for learners of English as a Second Language (ESL) to use digital photo cameras, digital video cameras, waterproof underwater HD cameras and GPS technologies to geo-locate, explore, observe, record, display and tell stories in English both in words, photos and short HD video clip sequences. Stories will be about the exploration of places like the National Marine Sanctuaries and other areas of the country and coasts where there are scientific observation and monitoring opportunities created and supported by NOAA partners. 
  Funding agency  NOAA
Through the funding program  ELP 
Award Numbers NA10SEC0080018
Selection Year:2010 
Award Period:
10/01/10 - 09/30/12 
Products
Simplified 7 Principles of Climate and Ocean Literacy
Simplified 7 Principles of Climate and Ocean Literacy, in the context of an ESL/ELL lesson teaching ocean, climate, and English literacy simultaneously.
Audience Type: Students, Diverse And Underserved Audiences
Product Type: Curriculum
Student stories
Stories written by students after field trips on the ocean, integrating ocean, climate, and English literacy with visuals.
Audience Type: Students, Diverse And Underserved Audiences
Product Type: Field Trips/Facilitated Programs
