There is an overwhelming amount of technology available in
the world today. So much of it can be used to behoove education and student
comprehension. Some of the technology resources recommended for education
include Bookmarks, Chat Room, Discussion Boards, Hyperlinks, Interactive
Whiteboard, MP3, Podcast, Webcam, and even Blogs like this one.
One of the most benefited subjects is literature. There are
now resources available like digital texts that are better for the environment
and more cost efficient. There are also online-read alouds, interactive
storybooks, and virtual meet the author. All can be used by teachers or parents
to help extend the reading experience and excite the young readers.
Top 5 Children’s Literature Websites:
My favorite online tool for the classroom is a WebQuest.
Educators can design or barrow a WebQuest for any subject. WebQuests are like
online lessons. For example after having a student read a story you might have
them complete a Webquest that has links to different discussion boards about
that book where the student would have to participate. You may also include
links to additional reading material about the book or author. The student could
complete the activity in school or at home all online. There are many WebQuests
already available and they are also simple to make on the many free online
templates. I made one for an introductory lesson to the civil war last summer.
While all of these tools are extremely beneficial you have
to keep in mind children’s safety on the web. Most schools have great blockers
to prevent any problems but it is still a good idea to teach students about
online safety before introducing them to different educational websites. The American Library Association has a greatlist of safety and censorship resources.
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