Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Journal Post #10

Focus Question: How does technology promote learning success for young writers?

Many children and teens struggle when it comes to writing. Either they just really dislike it, or that is not their strong suit. Nevertheless, there are those students who truly enjoy writhing, but are not given the opportunity to let this particular interest grow. With all of the technology is that is available these days it is so much easier to make kids interested in writing, to help specific needs and difficulties, and to give students all of the tools so they can use their creativity.

Technology promotes learning success because it gives the students an audience. Their audience can be their classrooms, friends and family in another state, or even a complete stranger from the other side of the world. This kind of power grabs the kids' attention and motivates them to do their best and show their true potential. It is also easier for teachers to help their students with corrections or any other questions they might need. There are multiple programs and apps available such as GrammerAPP HD and Spell Check. There are also many programs that help students create a visual to go along with their writing. Some of these programs are Toontastic or Animation Creator HD. The best part in my opinion is that with all of these helpful tools it makes students proud to share their work. They also will be able to save it and be able to look back years later and see the progress they have made.


Photo Credit: Karen McMillan


Tech Tool: Interactive Whiteboards

An Interactive Whiteboard is like a touch screen whiteboard. Teachers are able to multi-task. For example, they are able to go to a website show it to the class on the overhead projector, and make notes as she teaches. This is an amazing tool that is interesting enough to keep kids engaged and helpful for the teacher to be able to do all of these things at once. I would use this in my classroom  to work on grammar, math, or any other subject. I believe it is also super cool because you can have the kids come up to the board and make notes as well and solve problems. It is also an amazing tool to help kids develop, grow, and keep them interested in writing.


Photo Credit: Wikipedia

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2011). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

1 comment:

  1. I agree that when students can create their own work and share it out, there's a whole different level of learning being implemented. It allows for a personal story and empowers the individual learner - we need to do more of this in the classroom! :)

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