New Literacies Group 6: Laura Gamez Gina Lazzareschi Alexandra Vakula

The Amazon Kindle Portable e-book reader  Can access e-books, newspapers, magazines, audiobooks, periodicals, & blogs Some features: PDF option, can read English text, Wi-Fi connection Price: $139 Amazon Kindle

Why should schools consider the Kindle? “A Better Tool for Learning”  Provides students with access to most up to date information and texts  Flexibility in selecting what books/texts to use --> more diverse learning experiences in the classrooms Source: A Kindle in Every Backpack A Proposal for eTextbooks in American SchoolsA Kindle in Every Backpack A Proposal for eTextbooks in American Schools Students wouldn’t…  have to carry around numerous heavy textbooks Schools and districts would…  save money in the long run  promote a “green” classroom

The Internet The internet is “a vast computer network linking smaller computer networks worldwide.” (dictionary.com) It can be used for many reasons, including:  Research  Education (Teacher website to student website)  Communication with teacher and other students

Why Use the Internet? The Internet is used on a daily basis by students:  They use the computer lab to do research Learn how to conduct your own research  Check their school’s website, such as University of Arizona’s D2L  Check their teacher’s websites for assignments and grade updates

The SMART Board The smart board is an interactive white board that can enhance learning and instruction More than 1.8 million are installed worldwide Cost: under $1,000 for the most basic model, up to $3,000

Why Should SMART Boards be Used in the Classroom? Research indicates that these interactive whiteboards benefit student engagement, learner motivation and knowledge retention. SMART Boards have been successful in helping students with special needs or different learning styles Fun to use for both teachers and students Source :SMART boardsSMART boards