Using Technology to Teach

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Using Technology to Teach
Surfing the Possibilities
Presented by Jennifer Pelkey
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What is literacy?
"Being literate in contemporary society means
being active, critical, and creative users not
only of print and spoken language but also of the
visual language of film and television,
commercial and political advertising,
photography, and more. Teaching students how to
interpret and create visual texts such as
illustrations, charts, graphs, electronic
displays, photographs, film, and video is another
essential component of the English language arts
curriculum." NCTE
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Questions
What specific forms of technology affect
literacy instruction the most?
What are the most beneficial and/or harmful uses
of technology in literacy instruction?
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Technology that Strengthens Literacy Instruction
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Electronic Books

• Provides a good reading role model for students

• Students can control narration rate

• Provides auditory representations of text

• Incorporates various modes of instruction
  (reading, viewing, listening)

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Programmed Reading Instruction
Multiple representations of information
Fosters metacognative awareness
Addresses culturally responsive instruction
Students can control narration rates
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Word Processing
Facilitates the writing process, especially the
revising and editing stages
Allows for collaboration
Drafts are legible and easily understood,
focusing students on content rather than structure
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Email
Prepares students for a globalized world
Efficient way to collaborate
Provides opportunities for critical thinking and
reflection
Enhances communication
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Video

• Provides avenues for exploration, further
  analysis, and self-expression, and provides
  background knowledge and support for reading and
  writing

• Can integrate reading, writing, viewing,
  listening and speaking easily

• Allows access to areas not normally accessible

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Assessment
Digital portfolios, unlike the traditional paper
portfolio, will become collections of data
tracking students progress
Provides a more consistent and dependable
approach to assessment
Allows teachers to individualize instruction
because of more accurate assessment
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Motivation
Technology provides motivation previously unseen
with traditional methods.
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Conclusion
Although further research needs to be conducted,
it is evident that technology can provide
beneficial, lasting effects on literacy
instruction.