Week 2 Assignment # 3 Understanding how technology is used to support ELA instruction.

For this Learning task, I interviewed an ELA teacher in the Primary School. He makes use of iPad, computers, and prezi during teaching. iPad allows students to play online games interactively which can help them memorize words and phrases. Computers allow them to create presentations so that they can communicate within groups better. Prezi allows students to share their work for peer review. This allows them to realize their strengths and weaknesses. He said that the challenge in integrating technology in thE teaching of ELA comes from two sides. The first is the school side. The equipment in schools must be able to follow up. The second challenge from the acceptability of parents. Many parents think that the use of ipad and computers make the learning like playing, which they deem as bad. 

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  1. Dr. HsuSeptember 19, 2017 at 6:16 AM

    Dear Joyee,

    What grade level is he teaching? What online games? How does Prezi work for peer review? Please elaborate. You brought up an interesting challenge on play-based learning and using i-devices to facilitate learning. This could be an interesting topic for further research. :)

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  2. Dr. HsuSeptember 19, 2017 at 6:17 AM

    Love your avatar. Great voki intro. :)

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