Focus on the K-6 Literacy learning acivity Types

The K-6 Literacy Learning Activity Types handout was quite helpful . Its focus is on helping children develop two important processes- reading & writing and how integrating technology,pedagogy and content can stimulate our students' appetite to read and write.

What I enjoyed about this paper is that it listed the activity type, gave a brief description and examples of the technologies we can use with our students.I also found the activity types for the various reading areas a great help. The Pre, During and Post Reading Activity Types,Vocabulary, Comprehension , Fluency and The Writing Process proved to be beneficial.

As our course comes to an end, I appreciate every bit of information that helps me to become technologically proficient in using the new literacies in the classroom. The detailed account of the use of technology and which technology can be used with students in the classroom is of great importance.It made each area and technology listed more meaningful and real.

I agree with the authors when they wrote that it is eay to become overwhelmed as we think about all the skills involved in the teaching of elementary literacy.For me, it is the integrating of the technology that creates the greatest challenge. I am ready!

Reference: http://activitytypes.wmwikis.net/file/view/K-6LiteracyLearningATs-Feb09.pdf