March 2003 — Features

Print this article | Email this article

Click here to receive your FREE subscription to T.H.E. Journal

Integrating Technology Into a Reading Program

By Shawna White May

Integration is Key

Technology is not always going to be the answer. Instead, it's the integration of technology that is key. I can remember what types of technology were used when I was in college. And just five years ago, when I first interned as a student teacher, I remember seeing very little, if any, instructional technology being used in the classroom. But I've seen it work, and work well. The expression on a child's face when they finally understand something because they are using technology and having fun is priceless.

Teachers must know the ability of their students and the benefits they will gain from using the right technology appropriately integrated into their curriculum. Furthermore, since we are now not only in the Information Age, but also in the Digital Age, it is essential that teachers use instructional technology with their students.

References

Asselin, M. 2001. "Literacy and Technology." Teacher Librarian 28 (3): 49.

Grogan, D. 2002. "Phonemic Awareness: Technology Lends a Hand." Principal 81 (4): 62-64.

Teale, W., L. Labbo, C. Kinzer and D. Leu Jr. 2002. "Exploring Literacy on the Internet." The Reading Teacher 55 (7): 654.

Product Information

Cite this Site

Shawna White May, "Integrating Technology Into a Reading Program," T.H.E. Journal, 3/1/2003, http://www.thejournal.com/articles/16301

copy text (above) for proper citation

Enter the Greenlight Essay Contest

Students: Tell us how your school can use technology to protect the environment. Win a 30-seat computer lab! Sponsored by PC Mall Gov, HP, InFocus and T.H.E. Journal
www.pcmallgov.com/
greenlightcontest