- In a wireless 1-1 laptop classroom, students can access and save files on the server, check the class blog daily, synchronise homework with the teacher's calendar, share ideas with classmates via instant messaging (IM). This environment also seems to be conducive to organising differentiated learning activities in the classroom by asking students to use different websites or applications.
- Allowing children to stay in the classroom or access the computer lab during recess breaks for them to engage in noninstructional activities is an interesting idea. It may allow children who don't have internet access at home to access e-mail, send IMs and play kid-friendly games.
- Some useful websites for primary school students:
- Flashcard Exchange - www.flashcardexchange.com - teachers can customise flashcards
- Inspiration graphic organizer software - www.inspiration.com - can be used before writing or reading a story
- KidBiz - www.kidbiz3000.com - helps integrate technology into the classroom & curriculum
- netTrekker - www.nettrekker.com - school-friendly search engine, all sites have been previewed by educators
- WritingFix - www.writingfix.com - used to teach writing traits, contains interactive prompts that kids enjoy
Barone, D., & Wright, T. E. (2008). Literacy instruction with difital and media techologies. The Reading Teacher, 62(4), 292-302
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