This book is designed to provide teachers with an array of computer tools to promote reading, writing, and critical thinking in their classrooms.  It can be used by teachers who recognize the need to continue their education by becoming adept at using computers in their classrooms.  In short, this book covers the major concerns K-8 teachers face as they integrate computer technology into their classrooms and provides numerous suggestions for applying the ideas described in the text in real classrooms.  The discussion of literacy topics and pedagogy is grounded in research literature, best practice for teaching, and current successful technology integration strategies.

Zusammenfassung
Technology to Teach Literacy: A Resource for K-8 Teachers, second edition, is designed to provide teachers with an array of computer tools to promote reading, writing, and critical thinking in their classrooms. This text can be used not only in a preservice course but also by seasoned teachers who recognize the need to continue their education by becoming adept at using computers in their classrooms. In short, this book covers the major concerns K-8 teachers face as they integrate computer technology into their classrooms and provides numerous suggestions for applying the ideas described in the text in real classrooms. The discussion of literacy topics and pedagogy is grounded in research literature, best practice for teaching, and current successful technology integration strategies.

Inhalt
Chapter 1 Literacy and the Technology Supported Classroom

Chapter 2 Technology Tools to Support Literacy

Chapter 3 Using Technology to Teach Reading

Chapter 4 Teaching Students to Write and Publish with Computers

Chapter 5 Literacy in the Information Age

Chapter 6 Technology-Enhanced ESL Instruction and Learning in K-8 Classrooms

Chapter 7 Teaching Literacy to Struggling Readers Using Technology

Chapter 8 Assessing Students' Work