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Language Arts Comes Alive as Middle School Learners Become Information Producers by Alice A. Christie,
Ph.D. Valerie Naish,
M.Ed. Jayme
Kelter Cory
Pearman William (Joey)
Wycoff Jason
Gender
Abstract: This article demonstrates how technology and multimedia can shape classroom knowledge and instruction by integrating all aspects of the language arts in a student-centered environment. In our classroom, learners become information producers and take responsibility for their learning, learning is active, and groups work cooperatively to evaluate and make relevant meaning through communication. Using iMovie™, students created a multimedia newsmagazine that was regularly broadcast to their school. Student multimedia presentations are showcased throughout the article. |