Week 2, Assignment #2


·         Which ideas from the video reflect what the ELA teachers you interviewed are currently doing to integrate technology with their literacy instruction?

ELA teachers used some ideas from the video like word and google search; not so much social networking.

·         How can you help change their instructional practices to include the use of technology and the Internet in their literacy and content-area curriculum?

I would suggest using social networking sites like blogger or SMILE to have students interact even outside of the classroom.

·         What professional development and/or resources will they need in order to make these changes?

IF the teacher does not know about social networking sites, they would first have to learn the ins and out of it and ten be sure that whatever the site is, it should be safe for students’’ use and be very cautious for cyber bullying on social networking tools.


·         What ideas do you have for grouping students so they will have equal access to technology in the classroom?

Students can be grouped and regrouped in pairs or groups of four. When grouping, the teacher should have a breakdown of jobs that need to get done and the students will have to write down who accomplished each task, so that every student in the group has a chance and responsibility to accomplish the tasks.


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