ITELAC

** Integrating Technology into the English/Language Arts Curriculum ** In the discussion area of this page answer the questions as they are posed. It would be better to answer your questions in a Word Processor and then copy and paste your data into the discussion area. No two people may be editing at the same time and this will keep from overriding and loss of information.

Check out the 12 Standards for English/Language Arts as established by NCTE/IRA [] // 1. Which standard do you feel is easiest to complete in YOUR classroom? Which is hardest? Why? //

__Expanding the Definition of Literacy__ - //the definition of literacy has changed dramatically over the course of its history. It is critical that students learn how to learn new literacy technologies//. __Exploring New Instructional Practices__ - //teachers are expected to provide new forms of literacy instruction so that students know how to locate, critically evaluate, use, and communicate through technology resources//. __Creating Social Learning Environments__ - //new forms of literacy are much more contingent on social interactions with others than traditional literacies. Teachers should begin "giving students the enjoyment and pride of sometimes being their teachers' teachers" (NCTE/IRA, 1996). Technology offeres a natural setting in which students can be positioned as the experts, helping to redifine the student--teacher relationship (Bryan, 2000; Doering, 2006)//. __Working with Diverse Learners__ - //schools have more diverse student populations today than ever before. This cultural and linguisitic diversity creates classrooms that are richer yet more complex//. __Motivating Students__ - //The more students read, the better developed their language and writing skills become. Teachers find it an oncoging challenge to motivate students to read -- either for study of for pleasure. Students rarely choose reading as a free-time activity//. __Teachers' Growth as Literacy Professionals__ - //The position statement published by the International Reading Association (2007) clearly states what literacy teachers need to know about integrating technology in the curriculum. These visions will not be fully realized unless teachers receive continued and systematic professional development//. [] // 2. Which topic above do YOU find the most controversial? Why? //
 * Issues and Problems in English and Language Arts Instruction**

__Language Skills Development__ - //teaching decoding sills; developing other reading skills; creating everyday activites// __Literacy Development__ - //networked literacy projects activites with interactive storybooks; reading managment and intervention programs; digital storytelling; online reading materials to engage students; writing in blogs; motivating writing with video projects; threaded discussion at a distance//. __The Process Approach to Writing__ - //Prewriting using electronic outlining or contcept mapping software (such as Kidspiration or Inspiration); drafting (wordprocessing); revising and editing; publishing (traditional paper or electronic publishing).//
 * Technology Integration Strategies**

//3. Complete **one** of the following//:  
 * Digital Storytelling** - //visit the center for Digital Storytelling at// [|//http://www.storycenter.org/index1.html//]//, and watch one of the stories. Refer to the National Standards for English and language arts (above link). Which of the 12 NCTE standards do you think could be met by using digital storytelling with students // ?
 * Sofware Skill-Builder Tutorials** - //access practical tutorial and skill-building activities, and build y our skills using popular software online. Go to// Kidspiration (Grades K-5) []//, and explore how to use// Kidspiration //(7 minutes). Or go to// Inspiration (Grades 6-12) [] //and explore how to use// Inspiration //(8 minutes). How might you incorporate this program into your instruction // ?