Technology In The Classroom: Tech Can Be Easy With Very Young Learners
Children learn outside school that technologies - especially computer technologies - are toys
, not tools. They see from very young ages, video games, computer games and even touch-screen lotto as playthings. Teachers need to start as early as possible preparing students to think of technology as more: as a tool and a medium for "showing what we know, think or feel." Modeling the appropriate use of technologies in the classroom can be a key element with young learners, by showing that the human is in charge of the machine and by providing concrete examples of powerful and meaningful uses of technology. It is important to guard against the use of technology merely as a "carrot" or a "toy," even if it is fun.
Technology use and professional development for the primary classrooms has customarily been focused on proprietary software that increases comprehension and basic reading and math skills. Project-based activities based on curriculum started in the early grades build responsibility and encourage enthusiasm for learning that transfers to future years and makes classroom experiences relevant to real-world learning. Primary teachers will need ongoing support and professional development to help them develop these types of projects that use the appropriate resources and still include teaching the basic skills.
Technology may seem difficult to implement for very young learners, but there are user-friendly tools that can enhance English lessons.
* VOKI is certainly the first tool that you can use with your young learners. Create an animated and speaking avatar with your own voice or by using your text-to speech application. You can fully customize your character, which moves its head and eyes with the movement of the mouse. Kids love this.
* VOICETHREAD is the best digital storytelling tool to use with students of any age. You create a digital presentation and let the kids comment on each picture by recording their voices, writing a text, or filming themselves. It's a great way to retell the stories, create an engaging speaking activity for the kids, and collaborate with other classes all over the world.
* EDUGLOSGTER is an online, interactive poster in which you can embed text, video, audio, animated graphics, pictures, and music. Kids love watching or hearing themselves in a creative, animated, and colorful outlet.
* BUBBLEJOY lets you create a video greeting card using your own video. You can choose from among fun card designs that will fit your topic.
* MOSHIMONSTER is a cute game to play with very young learners. They adapt their own monster, give it a name, and design its color scheme. The monster makes new friends, chats with others, plays games, and develops a personality. If your kids like Moshi Monsters, they should also try Shidonni, where they can create their own animals and watch them come alive.
* TALKINGPETS is another favorite of mine to use with young learners. This site has animal characters and is similar to Voki, and you can use only the textto- speech application.
* KERPOOF is also suitable for use with young and very young learners. It's a creative way to tell stories and create animated movies and greeting cards.
* STORYBIRD allows children to create stories from scratch using their own text and pictures. It's also collaborative, so children can start a story at home and finish it when they come to school.
* FOTOBABBLE is a way to make photos talk. Just upload your pictures, record your voice, and publish. It's another way to motivate children to speak.
by: Kevin Hogan
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