The following articles contain exemplars of integrated and engaging use of digital technologies in the classroom. These articles demostrate quality teaching principles and the development of new literacies:
- Barone, D., & Wright, T. E. (2008). Literacy instruction with digital and media technologies. The Reading Teacher, 62(4), 292-302.
- Pericles, K. (2008). Happily blogging @ Belmore South. SCAN, 27(2), 4-6 http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/schoollibraries/
The article by Pericles (2008) identifies some great ideas for classroom blogs. Including:
- Sharing and collaborating with classes in other countries
- Posting videos of class plays and artworks
- Viewing, reviewing and giving feedback to other students (in the same class, in other classes, in other schools and in other countries)
Barone and Wright (2008) describe the use of laptops in a grade 4 class. The students use their laptops to:
- Check the class webpage for quizzes, activities and events
- Download files from the school server
- Syncronize with the school calender to retrieve class and homework activities and the updated schedule of events
- Pair-share with a partner via instant messaging
- Send and receive emails
- Visit kid-friendly virtual worlds
The use of the laptops also allows the teacher to develop differentiated instruction for individual students.
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