Reflection

Technology and multimedia resources contribute positively to the elementary language arts instructional approach in the following ways... 1. Technology can bridge the gap between students and teachers. It can give them some common ground. 2. Technology and multimedia resources provide more fun and interactive ways to learn and practice language arts skills.

Technology tools can be used to assess students in alternative ways. What are some examples of how a teacher can employ technology to assist with alternative methods of assessment/evaluation of students language, literacy, and academic content understanding? 1. Students can take test or quizzes online instead of paper tests. 2. Students can use online graphic organizers to put their ideas in order. 3. Students can keep an online journal instead of a written one.