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TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY IN THE CLASSROOM
Group 14:Megan WilsonGilbert Tovar
David DouglasAlexis Edwards
What is literacy and how does it relate to technology?
For many people, literacy means the ability to read and write
Literacy however means “the possession of acquired knowledge”
Technology therefore can be an important concept that individuals can achieve literacy in http://www.masternewmedia.org/images/
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Technology in the classroom
Smart boards have now begun to replace chalkboards
Lectures can be done with PowerPoint's and accessed online
Mathematical charts and equations can be shown with Microsoft Excel
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Computer Literacy
Students can write essays using Microsoft Word
Students can make visual and auditory presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint
Students can make brochures and other types of media with Microsoft Publisher
Students will be able to improve type speed and accuracy
Students can show visuals of mathematical equations using Microsoft Excel
Literacy with the Internet
Students can assess and use E-mail accounts
Students will be able to do research and find data for homework assignments using search engines like Google
Students can be provided with real-time help, instruction, and tutoring online
Students can take courses online Students can express their ways of
communications by using Blogs, social networks, etc
Visual Literacy
Visual literacy is the ability to comprehend information through visual concepts
Understanding graphs, charts, and webs are all examples of visual literacy
Technology can help improve and explain visual literacy http://www.learninglive.co.uk/teachers/primary/
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Visual literacy in today’s classroom
Students are now exposed to many forms of visual literacy, such as PowerPoint's, Elmos, Smart Boards, and other visual elements
These visuals help enhance children’s ability to comprehend academic material http://openlearn.open.ac.uk/file.php/1534/
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