Assignment #2
Digital literacy is a major component of literacy
instruction in today’s classrooms. Students
should be able to write with not only text but audio and video as well. Digital storytelling is an emerging form of
literacy. The ability to hear and see a
story simultaneously helps students develop fluency and better understand
content. Some resources such as iMovie,
Podcasts and other audio and video devices allow students to record themselves
telling a story and/or presenting their work.
Since students live in a world consumed by technology it is important to
bring that into the classroom in order to capture and maintain their
interest. The most obvious forms of
technology used in the classroom are word processors, IWB’s, and presentation
software. Most classroom use these
resources to present content to students and to share student work. I cannot imagine my classroom without these. Other invaluable resources include blogs,
Google Docs, and presentation tools such as Smore and Prezi. It is important for teachers to familiarize
themselves with the available technologies and to teach their students to use
them appropriately. I feel like
instruction is lacking without some sort of technology component. Although there are teachers who can
effectively teach without the aid of technology I think technology improves any
lesson tremendously. Students are
excited to share learning experiences that involve digital and interactive
content. As a teacher I am just as
excited as my students are when I find and/or test out a new technology
resource.
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