Article Review

I found an article through AVL called "Using Technology to Support a wide Range of Instructional Practices, Approaches, and Methods."  It is written by Dr. Leaunda Hemphill and was published in Leadership in Reading which is the Illinois Reading Council Journal.

It made several points that are relevant to technology integration no matter what grade a person teaches.

Here are a few important points made in the article:

• There's no "one size fits all" in reading instruction or selecting technology tools.
• Have a "Technology Toolbox" that contains a variety of technology tools. This will enable you to use different types of technologies to fit the needs of the students and different ways of teaching.
• They mention the "ASSURE" model when planning for lessons.
• 1. Analyze learners
• 2. State objectives
• 3. Select methods, media, and materials
• 4. Utilize media and materials
• 5. Require learner participation
• 6. Evaluate and revise the plan
• It also mentions other technology tools that could be beneficial in the classroom. It mentions a few that we haven't discussed in class...Inspiration  and Kidspiration, as well as Teach-nology.