Integrating Technology Into the Language Arts Curriculum Early Early Uses Current Uses Benefits Clip- Phonics in Context Kim Lake

Early Technology Technology has always been used as a tool in the language arts curriculum. Early technology that was readily available to consumers was the television.

Television Brought Us Educational Shows - Captain Kangaroo Romper Room Sesame Street Between the Lions –

Computers and the Internet With schools adding computers and the internet to classrooms, technology has been directly integrated into the curriculum. Students can use the computers to access learning programs in the classroom. & Access internet learning activities to reinforce skills.

The Information Super Highway The internet has brought a world of endless possibilities into the learning environment. Students can research at virtually the touch of a button, nearly any subject with internet search engines that are specifically designed for children, which include:

Search Engines Yahooligans: a directory and a web guide designed for children. Sites are appropriate for ages 7 to 12. Ask Jeeves for Kids: a search engine and directory based on natural language. You just type in a question, and it finds the best site to match your question. Searchopolis: a directory and search engine organized for students in the elementary grades, middle grades, and high school.

Resources for Teachers The internet not only provides students with boundless information, but there is a wealth of informational resources on the Internet available for teachers as well.

Benefits Technology has brought the educational community resources and opportunities that we have never had before. Educators and students all benefit from this technology. –Pre school aged children are better prepared as they enter school. –School aged children have access to information that helps reinforce skills.

Benefits Cont’d. With the resources that technology provides, educators can bring more information to their students. Teachers can access lesson plans Exchange ideas with other teachers Get information on other teacher resources available to use in their classrooms..