Technology is a tool that has advanced in the past many years and has greatly impacted the education world. Students have opportunities in learning that they never had before. There is a wide range of technological tools that can assist all kinds of students in their education experience from computers, hand-held devices, cameras and smartboards. When students use technology they can suddenly collaborate with peers while working on real life problems. This is beneficial to social learning and cognitive development. Students can also present their work in a way they could have never done before. Student can use many different sources and devices to present written projects, slides, videos and other interesting links. I would use technology in my literacy instruction through the use of many helpful sites. One such site is the ipad app Word Mover. This is a great app for young elementary students to use when writing and creating poems. It is more motivating and interactive then simply wr...
Love the timer idea! It is a great way for children to check their achievements!
ReplyDelete"Ask questions such as what made you do better the next round? How did you decode the words? Did the illustrations aid in reading and understanding?" Excellent use of metacognition! This will help students understand the way they learn, and will help them become more fluent readers.
ReplyDeleteVery original ideas! I especially liked the recorder idea. I think it is a great way for students to self monitor their own fluency!
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