Today the vast
majority of children are digital natives, spending roughly ninety minutes a day
using the computer at home. I am very surprised to see that children today are
so computer and technology literate. Many years from now, they’ll wonder how older
adults grew up with limited technology advancements. It’s not too late,
however, teachers and parents alike can teach children how to use technology,
such as, digital media, smart boards, and iPads. Teachers need to stay on top
of technology, since all of the students rely on their guidance, so it’s up to
teachers and parents to give them a little push. There are a plethora of
resources children can use today to increase the academic knowledge.
As teachers, we can integrate technology resources into our lesson plans. We need to take advantage children’s learning because they now rely on technology for their play, academics, social networking, and so much more! Technology offers many diversity opportunities for students who want to learn about culture and language. Technology-supported instruction and projects can raise academic engagement (The Joy of Children’s Literature, pg. 364) when teachers encourage students to discover and appreciate aspects of their own culture, as well as of others. Technology also helps students see themselves as smart individuals and capable of conducting out online projects. I really find it fascinating when there are a variety of Internet resources for students with special needs. It helps students work in several different modes of activity by providing the chance to differentiate instruction. I feel very pleased that technology these days helps so many people in need. There are nine resources of reading online literature, projects, and research activities (The Joy of Children’s Literature, pgs. 366-367):
As teachers, we can integrate technology resources into our lesson plans. We need to take advantage children’s learning because they now rely on technology for their play, academics, social networking, and so much more! Technology offers many diversity opportunities for students who want to learn about culture and language. Technology-supported instruction and projects can raise academic engagement (The Joy of Children’s Literature, pg. 364) when teachers encourage students to discover and appreciate aspects of their own culture, as well as of others. Technology also helps students see themselves as smart individuals and capable of conducting out online projects. I really find it fascinating when there are a variety of Internet resources for students with special needs. It helps students work in several different modes of activity by providing the chance to differentiate instruction. I feel very pleased that technology these days helps so many people in need. There are nine resources of reading online literature, projects, and research activities (The Joy of Children’s Literature, pgs. 366-367):
Accessibility option- For visual impairments,
the contrast, scroll bar, icon size, width, and speed of the cursor can be
adjusted. A voice recognition and text-to-speech screen reader.
Specialized adaptive technology- Allows any printed
material to be scanned in and then read aloud. It also reads aloud a student’s
typed text and much more!
Text-to-speech readers- Reads any text,
including websites, e-mail, and files.
Online translators- Helps with verbal and
written translations.
E-buddies- Provides opportunity for one-to-one
friendships.
Internet Inquiry- Opportunities for
students with special needs.
Kids’ Quests- Gets children to think about people with
disabilities and issues related to daily issues, activities, health, and
accessibility.
Ultralingua online dictionary- Provides a grammar
reference.
The International Children’s Digital Library- Stories that are
read aloud in Spanish and English.
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