Reflection

= Technology and multimedia resources contribute positively to the elementary language arts instructional approach in the following ways… = = 1. Technology provides a fun and interactive way to replace boring drill and practice = = 2. Technology allows teachers and students to find a plethora of information on a million different topics = = 3. Learning how to use technology at a young age will help students when they are in high school and college = = 4. Many of the games and activities prove immediate feedback that helps students know where they could use more work = = = = = = What are some examples of how a teacher can employ technology to assist with alternative methods of assessment/evaluation of students language, literacy, and academic content understanding? = = 1. Students can be given quizzes online to practice in between tests = = 2. Teachers can utilize such programs as private online blogging or an online journal for students to practice writing either at home or in school = = 3. Teachers can use free online games and other affordable CD-Rom games to reinforce ideas taught in class = = 4. Students can use graphic organizers to put together ideas and practice literacy skills =