Task 2 Week 2: ELA video

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

The ELA teachers I interviewed expressed the need to bridge the gap between techology skills and cognitive knowlege.  They find it challenging to move beyond simply using computer for drill and practice activities.


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

From my discusssion with ELA teachers, i feel that the most important way to help these teachers change their instructional practices is to share the knowledge and resources that I have aquired from my coursework.

What professional development and/or resources will they need in order to make these changes?
Presently, throughout the county, teachers are undogoing monthy professional development meeting to help them to implement the New Common Core Standards.  Due to the fact that there is a technology empasis in the common core standards, this will help to make these changes.  In additions, teachers/administators have to take advantage of professional development offered by the technology vendors (SMART, Apple, etc.)

What ideas do you have for grouping students so they will have equal access to technology in the classroom?
Teachers must include  include rotating schedules for students  to ensure equal access time to technology.  These rotations must also be integrated into lesson planning.  Smartboard also help give the entire class access to technology.