Using Technology to Enhance Literacy in Elementary School Children
As teachers and as humanists we have the ability--and the responsibility--to make of the computer a tool of thought: not a tool for controlling what our students think, but an instrument with which our students can gain greater control over their own learning. Costanzo, 1985
Overview
My Theoretical Stance
Description of My Study
The Participants
Insights from My Study: Profile One
Profile One: Tony
Profile One: One of Tony’s Aliens
PPT Slide
Profile Two: Christi & Mandy
Profile Three: Mike
Profile Three: Mike’s Final Draft
Revisioning Curriculum
Classroom Practices Which Use Technology to Enhance Literacy
Children Choosing Topics
Working Collaboratively
Collaborating is Fun!
Technology as a Bridge: Even twins can work together
Writing to Keypals
Keypals
Informal Penpal Exchange
Exploring the Internet
Using Email Extensively
Using Email to Express Thanks
Using Email to Ask for Help
Using Email to Express Feelings
Using Email to Share Information
Emailing Friends: Eve & Susie
Using Technology for Research
Personalizing Research
Using Technology to Make Research Meaningful & Real
A Parting Thought
Questions and Comments
Alice A. Christie, Ph.D.
Email: alice.christie@asu.edu
Home Page: http://www.west.asu.edu/achristie/