Week 3 Introduction of the concept of "new literacies"

Assignment 1

Technology and globalization is changing the way we learn today. New literacies will constantly change over time, because of the rapid change of technology and globalization. New literacies today include using the Internet and other forms of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enhance teaching and learning. Students learning from new literacies can communicate with other students all around the world. New literacies will engage and motivate students to learn. New literacies will allow students to become 21^st century learners.

Assignment 2
Which ideas from the video reflect what the ELA teachers you interviewed are currently doing to integrate technology with their literacy instruction? 
Students use the Internet to do research and find information. Also students use the Internet to play games to practice their vocabulary. Teacher uses a Smart Board and laptop to deliver most of her lessons.

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

Teachers can integrate videos, power points, web 2.0 tools, or other presentation tools that go hand in hand with their lessons. The use of the Smart Board is also a great way to include the use of technology and the Internet in the curriculum. Teachers can give a lesson on the different online tools that the students can use for preparing and delivering a presentation. Students can research an assignment and use a web 2.0 tool to organize and present their research to the class.  

What professional development and/or resources will they need in order to make these changes? 

They will need computers and access to the Internet in order to make these changes. Also, teachers will need to be updated and taught how to use these resources. If schools do not have enough money for computers or a Smart Board this will be very challenging to integrate technology into the classroom. 

What ideas do you have for grouping students so they will have equal access to technology in the classroom? 

My first idea would be to sign up for the computer lab, so every student can work independently allowing them all to have equal access to technology. If there were only a few computers I would group students together to work in small groups on a “group project,” then each group will share with the entire class. Each student will be required to share their part of the project that they did.

Assignment 3

Grade Level- 5th grade

Topic- Vocabulary

Standards Addressed-  1. Listening and reading to acquire information and understanding involves collecting data, facts, and ideas; discovering relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and using knowledge from oral, written, and electronic sources.

Learning Outcomes- Students will create a Wordle document using the list of vocabulary words that are given to them. 

Technologies needed- A computer with Internet access (http://www.wordle.net)

Timeline for implementation- 40 minutes of class time.

How can it be integrated and implemented in the lesson? 

Students can create a Wordle of the vocabulary words they need to know. They can also add in synonyms of the vocabulary words as well. Wordle can be a creative and fun lesson that will help students memorize the correct spelling and definitions of each vocabulary word.  

Assessment- Students will be given a vocabulary test where they have to spell the word correctly, give the definition, and use the word properly in a sentence.