Technology Promotes Literacy

     It seems like more and more each day we are hearing about the importance of literacy and how many children are struggling with reading.  It can be frustrating for a child when they are having trouble reading, which is why the video below seems like a great way for children to get more comfortable reading.  In the video, the children are using Ipads and Ipod Touches to practice reading out loud.  They call it the "Three R's."  First, they reread a story to practice their fluency.  Then they record themselves reading the book as fluently as they can.  And lastly, they reflect on their reading by listening to the recording.  Then they rate themselves based on how fluently they think they read the story.
     This teacher seems to be teaching at a 4B level of Loti.  The students appear to be used to using the technology so it seems to be used frequently in the classroom.  In addition, the students are identifying and solving their problems in authentic ways using the technology.  Identifying their problem and deciding on a solution is having the students analyze and think critically about their reading and fluency.  The students appear to be very engaged because they are taking an active role in their learning by using the technology to be creative.