Teaching technology skills is essential in educating first graders and enabling them to become successful in the 21st century. Most of my students are lacking experience with technological devices. My goal is to provide my first graders with the ability to experience reading practice with the use of iPads. My initial plan is to use these devices for the many engaging apps that support sight-word recognition, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary recognition and word meaning.
My project targets key areas of reading but also aims to incorporate digital age skills into teaching strategies and lesson plans. The ultimate goal is to offer meaningful opportunities to my young learners as they began their journey toward digital age readiness.
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Teaching technology skills is essential in educating first graders and enabling them to become successful in the 21st century. Most of my students are lacking experience with technological devices. My goal is to provide my first graders with the ability to experience reading practice with the use of iPads. My initial plan is to use these devices for the many engaging apps that support sight-word recognition, comprehension, fluency, vocabulary recognition and word meaning.
My project targets key areas of reading but also aims to incorporate digital age skills into teaching strategies and lesson plans. The ultimate goal is to offer meaningful opportunities to my young learners as they began their journey toward digital age readiness.