My Favorite Technology
My favorite technology is the EBook.
I like the ebook because it is more interactive than
Most printed materials. It
accommodates many learning needs and styles. Most ebooks can read aloud using a
text-to speech engine, and most can also change the text display size making
large print available. Furthermore, it is very simple and easy to obtain ebooks
according to Doering & Roblyer (2012), "Electronic books, or ebooks,
which are texts in digital form, are available on computers, ebook readers, and
cell phones and have become more prominent alternatives to printed texts."
(p. 9)
Theory
into Practice
Foundations
for Effective Technology Integration
To help integrate technology into
education there are factors based on learning theories. There are two theories
direct integration where learning is shaped by information processing and
constructivist integration is where learning is shaped by social learning. To
integrate technology into the learning there are strategies used based on both
theories to help teachers plan effective learning instructions.
On many occasions teachers ask
students to read books that have been assigned to the class, it becomes a
battle and teachers may experience some resistance. Incorporating excitement
will help to generate a motivation to learn. Therefore, when teachers issue a
book such as the adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain as an ebook, an
integration of technology it might have cool music and pictures that will help
add a better sensory experience to it. According to authors Roblyer and Doering
(2012), "It seems evident that appropriate integration strategies to address
motivation problems depend on the needs of the student; either constructivist
or directed integration strategies can be used to increase motivation to
learn." (p. 52)
There is a wonderful site for students, parents, and teachers to download free books check out the cite below.
Providing technology through ebooks for students with special needs have enhanced their academic performances according to Assistive technologies website:
http://www.closingthegap.com
Work Cite/References
National Education Technology Plan 2010, http://www.ed.gov/netp-2010
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Roblyer, M.D. & Doering, A. H. (2012). Integrating educational
technology into teaching 6th edition. Columbus, Ohio:
Merrill Prentice Hall
Mary, I noticed this past year that my students love reading eBooks. Being an English teacher, I require my students to read at least one book every two weeks. Many of my students requested to read eBooks. I allowed students to read eBooks (after my approval) instead of reading books from the library. I found that to be a great alternative, and the students were all about it! I enjoyed your blog.
ReplyDeleteEBooks have to be one of my favorite technology gadgets as well. I was first introduced to eBooks when I was an undergrad student and it then became my best friend. I use to rent my textbooks, but when eBooks became available that was my first option. They are quick and easy to use. Thank you for the website to receive free books to download for eBooks. I can take it back to school with me to display to the kids. Great post!
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