In today's millineum classrooms, educators are placing much emphasis on the use of technology to enhance students' learning. After exposure to Web 2.0 technologies, I am convinced that e-books can be effectively used in classrooms to increase reading achievement. As a reading teacher, I hold fast to this belief since:
Many e-books are re-creations of popular children's illustrated books. Children can enjoy their favourite classics in electronic format and are highly enthused as a result of the multimedia enhancements which include the reading of whole stories, phrases or individual words. This feature is particularly important for children who are experiencing problems with word identification. Clearly the use of e-books enhances listening comprehension.
If a child encounters unfamiliar words in the story, then the animated features can be used to develop picture and contextual clues to assist the child in grasping the meaning of such words.
It allows the teacher to use less time and effort to plan instructional activities.
It a natural form of motivation that engages the attention of the reluctant reader.
It does not require extensive training and the development of highly specialized teaching skills and knowledge. Anybody can use this technology!
I share the sentiment that this technology is easy to use and does not require a great deal of technological knowledge from both teachers and students.E-Books seem to have features that will encourage students to be motivated and engaged in the classroom. Students can become easily involved adding pictures/animation,their own words and narration (listen to their own voices).
ReplyDeleteThat is what struck me about the E books is that anybody could use this technology! I always thought that it really computer savvy people could do those things bit when I discovered in class how basic the steps were I was thrilled.I thought, 'Yes, I can do this!'
ReplyDeleteI have already consulted with my principal on how often the computers at the school can be made available to my classes so in my planning I can begin to use the technology to further engage my students with their writing and publishing. I see the possibilities of their collaboration skills coming into effect as they work as groups to publish their material.