Homework: Multimedia Instructional Materials
Staying current on technology is an essential aspect of being an educator. Today's students are digital natives, and they often respond better to media than to traditional methods of teaching. Having a strong technology repertoire is important.
Create a matrix detailing a variety of multimedia, technology, games, apps, and other technological tools for teaching reading and writing to struggle readers and writers. Include five tools/media/apps and address the following, in 100-200 words per tool:
A. App/technology tool description, app/technology location (online, offline through software, through a game console, etc.), and the cost.
B. Age level or academic level for which the technology is appropriate.
C. Advantages of using the technology.
D. Drawbacks to using the technology.
E. Rationalize why struggling students may benefit from the app/technology tool.
Additionally, write 250 to 500 words overview of the contents of the matrix, describing how you will implement technology in your ELA classroom. Justify which of these technologies you think will be most beneficial and describe how you might convince an administrator to help you acquire the technology.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.