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Pearltrees videos. Technology in Education. Using the Technology of Today, in the Classroom Today - Powered by Google Docs. The Evolution of Classroom Technology - Interactive Feature. Classroom Tech. SMART Education Solutions: Interactive Education Solutions. Language Arts. Young, C. A. & Bush, J. (2004). Teaching the English language arts with technology: A critical approach and pedagogical framework. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial], 4(1). Available: Teaching the English Language Arts With Technology: A Critical Approach and Pedagogical Framework Carl A. YoungVirginia Tech Jonathan Bush Western Michigan University Victor Hugo once said, "Nothing is so powerful as an idea whose time has come. " In the field of English, Barton (1993) claimed that there were two broad areas of technological focus a decade ago: "the use of computers in writing instruction and the incorporation of technology into concepts and definitions of literacy" (p. 2).

Realizing the Complexities of Technology Integration The current push for technology applications is not new (Cuban, 1986; Trump, 2001). (Re)Considering English and Literacy in the Information Age A Pedagogical Framework. Technology in the Classroom. Top ten tips for using technology in the classroom. What teachers think. Effects of Technology Integration. SMART Boards Why are they so easy to use? Going Mobile: Debating and Using Cellphones in School. George Osodi/Associated PressAt an electronics market in Lagos, Nigeria, cellphones appear in great profusion, as they do throughout poorer lands.Go to related article » Overview | Can cellphones serve as effective instructional tools in the classroom?

In what ways can the use of mobile technology support and strengthen curriculum? What are the drawbacks? In this lesson, students learn about innovative uses of cellphone technology and applications in the developing world, then explore how their phones can be used as learning tools. Teachers | Do you use cellphones in your classroom? Materials | Computers with Internet access and cellphones (optional); research materials and copies of handouts Warm-Up | Take an informal survey of students’ use and possession of cellphones by asking the following questions and calling for a show of hands: How many of you own a cellphone?

Next, have students engage in one or both of the following exercises: Debating the Use of Cellphones in School Life Work2.