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The Internet can be used as an effective instructional tool in the classroom. Students can easily collaborate with peers across continents or ask questions directly to an expert in their field of interest. The multimedia capabilities of the Internet allow students to share information, stories, artwork, movies, and other productions with multiple audiences. |
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Communication Tools |
Technology provides teachers with a unique vehicle for fostering communication and interaction with others be they students, teachers, peers, or parents. Listed below are some of the tools that teacher-librarians can use to foster the exchange of information.
- E-mail: messaging system that allows any Internet user to send a message to any other user. It is a virtual post office box. link...
- Keypals: pen pals who use the Internet to communicate. Sites that connect students include:
- Listservs: automated e-mail mailing lists were users with similar interest communicate link...
- Netiquette: term used to describe proper etiquette on the Internet and is a critical instructional piece for students who are gathering electronic information. Have you taught your students the accepted practices for:
- composing and sending email? link...
- participating in chat rooms? link...
- respecting the privacy of others? link...
- avoiding cyber bullying? link...
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Production Tools |
Providing students with instruction related to the use of technology to construct technology-enhanced models, prepare publications and produce other creative works is increasingly important. Teacher-librarians should play a key role in assisting students to build the skills they need to perform these creative tasks.
Have you provided instruction to develop skills using the following tools:
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| Technology Integration |
Many online tools and resources are available to assist in the integration of technology into instruction:
Models for Technology Integration: What does the integration of technology into instruction look like? Teacher-librarians can play a crucial role in assisting teachers to plan learning experience that effectively use available technology tools and resources to achieve learning objectives. Technology can help support differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
Visit the links below to view examples of effective integration of technology into instruction.
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