Chapter 6

What constitutes a technology-enriched learning environment?


A technology-enriched learning environment is when technology is used on a regular basis. Technology could be something as simple as a software program. The reading and math programs that I see students use in my placement are amazing. These programs give your students automatic feedback (correct or incorrect answers) as well as hints when the student is truly stuck and does not know how to move forward. With classrooms being run like a 'three-ringed circus' the teacher is not always available to correct the students on the computers or assist them; so having these programs are not only useful for students they also help the teachers as well. 


Information found in Bitter, G. & Legacy, J. (2008). Using Technology in the Classroom.Pearson: Boston.

Chapter 5

How does technology use contribute to social and equity issues in schools?

     I believe that a child who has access to technology is more likely to succeed in school so therefore they could be higher up on the social pole as well as have a better chance at doing well on an assignment. I believe this because the higher in your edcuation the more research that is required for a project, so if you have access to the internet right at home then you can spend as much time on your project as you want as well as work on it whenever you want. Whereas a student without access to the internet at home has to find the time either before or after school to use their computers and will then in return be limited to how much time they can spend researching and working on the project or assignment.

Information found in Bitter, G. & Legacy, J. (2008). Using Technology in the Classroom.Pearson: Boston.

Chapter 14

What role can digital storytelling play in education?

     There are a variety of ways in which digital storytelling can play a role in your classroom. But first we need to know what a digital story even is. A digital story is a digital video that includes animations, audio, music, and any other media that will help tell a story. So I personally think that it would be fun as a teacher to create sample digital stories to go along with a few history or science lessons. So that you can eventually work your way up to having your students do them in groups as a project/assignment. Digital storytelling could be used as a summative assessment or just as a project. As far as what grade level you could start this sort of project, I would say you could start this in a 4th grade classroom. I do not think that students in the 3rd grade would have the patience or the computer comprehension yet to successfully create a digital story.


Information found in Bitter, G. & Legacy, J. (2008). Using Technology in the Classroom.Pearson: Boston.