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technological literacy in the classroom

technological literacy in the classroom. Group 14: Megan Wilson Gilbert Tovar David Douglas Alexis Edwards. What is literacy and how does it relate to technology?. For many people, literacy means the ability to read and write Literacy however means “the possession of acquired knowledge”

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technological literacy in the classroom

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  1. technological literacy in the classroom Group 14: Megan Wilson Gilbert Tovar David Douglas Alexis Edwards

  2. What is literacy and how does it relate to technology? • For many people, literacy means the ability to read and write • Literacy however means “the possession of acquired knowledge” • Technology therefore can be an important concept that individuals can achieve literacy in http://www.masternewmedia.org/images/technology_stockxpertcom_id1218361_size1.jpg

  3. Technology in the classroom • Smart boards have now begun to replace chalkboards • Lectures can be done with PowerPoint's and accessed online • Mathematical charts and equations can be shown with Microsoft Excel http://edseminars.apple.com/seminars/eventfiles/10/it03.jpg

  4. Computer Literacy • Students can write essays using Microsoft Word • Students can make visual and auditory presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint • Students can make brochures and other types of media with Microsoft Publisher • Students will be able to improve type speed and accuracy • Students can show visuals of mathematical equations using Microsoft Excel

  5. Literacy with the Internet • Students can assess and use E-mail accounts • Students will be able to do research and find data for homework assignments using search engines like Google • Students can be provided with real-time help, instruction, and tutoring online • Students can take courses online • Students can express their ways of communications by using Blogs, social networks, etc

  6. Visual Literacy • Visual literacy is the ability to comprehend information through visual concepts • Understanding graphs, charts, and webs are all examples of visual literacy • Technology can help improve and explain visual literacy http://www.learninglive.co.uk/teachers/primary/literacy/materials/visual_literacy/visual_img.gif

  7. Visual literacy in today’s classroom • Students are now exposed to many forms of visual literacy, such as PowerPoint's, Elmos, Smart Boards, and other visual elements • These visuals help enhance children’s ability to comprehend academic material http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/file.php/1534/LDT101_10_007i.jpg

  8. Current technologies • To sum it up certain types of technology (Blogs, Smart Boards, etc) have enhanced the learning environment in the classroom • Smart Boards in action http://www.ivci.com/images/smart-board-600i-interactive-whiteboard-photo.jpg

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