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Critical Issue: Using Technology to Enhance Literacy Instruction - 0 views

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  • A traditional use of technology is skills reinforcement; for example, students who need additional practice in reading might work individually on computers equipped with reading-comprehension software. An authentic use of technology is using it as a tool to accomplish a complex task; for example, students who are creating a written report might use the Internet for research, word-processing software to write and format the text, and hypermedia software to add images.
  • Audiobooks.
  • Audiobooks promote students' interest in reading and improve their comprehension of text, notes Beers (1998). They also have been used successfully by students who cannot read traditional printed books because of visual or physical handicaps.
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  • McKenna (1998) notes that electronic talking books increase motivation to read as well as promote basic word recognition. According to some research, the use of talking books has shown positive results as an aid to help children improve their comprehension of texts (Hastings, 1997; Lewin, 1997; McKenna, 1998; Reitsma 1988). In addition, children's decoding skills have been shown to improve with the use of talking books (Miller, Blackstock, & Miller, 1994; Olson & Wise, 1992; Reitsma, 1988; Wise & Olson, 1994). For slightly older readers, talking books feature glossary entries, explanatory notes, and simplified rewordings that provide additional background information needed to understand new concepts in texts (Anderson-Inman & Horney, 1998).
  • Some electronic books incorporate text enhancements, such as definitions of words or background information on ideas.
  • In terms of their advantages, Anderson-Inman and Horney (1999) note that electronic books are searchable, modifiable (for example, font sizes can be increased to meet the needs of the reader), and enhanceable with embedded resources (for example, definitions and details).
  • Programmed Reading Instruction
  • ranges from letter recognition to phonics instruction to vocabulary building.
  • A study by Barker and Torgeson (1995) also indicated that computer-assisted instruction is valuable in improving the phonological awareness of 6-year-olds. The computer program helped the children learn to discriminate and sequence the sound in words, which improved their word-reading ability.
rxcastillero

Self-authored e-books: Expanding young children's literacy experiences and ...: EBSCOhost - 2 views

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      rxcastillero on 16 Jul 14
       
      "information and  communication technology (ICT) is being viewed as another tool for early childhood professionals and children to use in this domain of learning in a way that can complement the more traditional provision of literacy experiences"
amccaig06

Texting Improving Literacy? | The Principal of Change - 2 views

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      amccaig06 on 16 Jul 14
       
      A lengthy 30 min. video of David Crystal explaining the myths of texting and tweeting. If you have some time he has good points for us.
  • kids that text read more than what we did as children because they have more access to writing.  Simply put, they do not read and write the same things that we did.
  • I carry around a huge book collection all the time on my iPhone and/or iPad.  The ease of access makes it a lot easier for me to read whether it is blogs, books, or yes, text messages and tweets.
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  • “(When asked) Do you see these ‘textisms” in your exams, the answer universally is no…the kids don’t do it.”
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      jmkickinit on 17 Jul 14
       
      Even with the convenience and ease of access it is generally understood that "textisms" are not acceptable for educational or proper use in conveying thoughts and ideas.
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