Hannah Bontrager
Prof. Schurman
7 Febryary 2012
Blog 8
As I may have expressed in previous blogs, I'm a firm believer in technology in the classroom. I believe that using technology, especially in the English classroom, is a great way to keep students engaged and excited about what they are learning. I like the idea of using blogs, podcasts, book trailers and wikibooks, I think it will really keep the students engaged in what is going on in the classroom while allowing students to comment on each other's opinions and thoughts. Other ideas instead of just the internet or laptops, would be to inquire with a technology company such as Apple or Barnes & Noble and see about a possible grant or educational program that they take part in to grant your school with Kindles or Nooks to put books on. Using this more recent development in technology will really get the kids excited about reading. What kid wouldn't be more excited to read off of a kindle than a 300 page textbook? Using modern technology that is a part of our student's every day lives will keep students engaged and excited about reading and learning.
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