Technology and Textbooks: Cuttingedge Early Literacy Technology

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Technology and Textbooks Cutting-Edge Early
Literacy Technology

• Reflection by Karen Horne

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• In this article, Charles Doe examines a sampling
  of
• cutting-edge early literacy products for a
  variety of uses
• Full curriculum
• Limited computer access
• Adaptive computer-based instruction
• Large and web-based programs

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Full Curriculum Programs

• Example Destination Reading
• -The spiraling curriculum offers many advantages
  for differentiating instruction.
• - Touch Window compatibility would allow full
  access for all learners.
• -Cost would require district adoption and
  greater accessibility to classroom computers in
  order to prove maximally beneficial to students.

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Limited Computer Access

• Example Waterford Early Reading Program
• - Provides a more feasible option for most
  classroom settings.
• - Computer-assisted differentiated learning and
  assessment opportunities are available.
• - Easily incorporated given the existing
  technology available in most schools.
• - Great for use as a supplemental or
  intervention program.

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Interactive Internet-based Programs

• Example The Imagination Station
• - It provides the advantage of being both
  diagnostic and prescriptive.
• - Infinity, or Individually Focused
  Interactive Instructional Technology, provides
  standards based lessons best suited for
  individual learners in an interactive format
  based on best practices scope and sequence.
• - Access to this program from any
  internet-connected computer would allow true
  home/school collaboration.
• - Set-up and maintenance of the program appears
  to be almost trouble free.

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All of these programs address the literacy needs
of elementary students as well as reinforcing
the following technology standards

• Standard 1
• Basic operations and concepts
• Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the
  nature and operation of technology systems.
• Students are proficient in the use of
  technology.Standard 2
• Social, ethical, and human issues
• Students understand the ethical, cultural, and
  societal issues related to technology.
• Students practice responsible use of technology
  systems, information, and software.
• Students develop positive attitudes toward
  technology uses that support lifelong learning,
  collaboration, personal pursuits, and
  productivity.Standard 3
• Technology productivity tools
• Students use technology tools to enhance
  learning, increase productivity, and promote
  creativity.
• Students use productivity tools to collaborate in
  constructing technology- enhanced models,
  prepare publications, and produce other
  creative works.

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References

• National Education Technology Standards,
  Retrieved January 12, 2006, http//cnets.iste.org
  /currstands/cstands-netss.html
• Technology and Textbooks Cutting-Edge Early
  Literacy Technology, Doe, C., MultiMedia
  Internet _at_ Schools. Medford Sep/Oct 2005.
  Vol.12, Iss.5 pg. 26, 4 pgs. Retrieved
  January 12, 2006,