Reflection

.. **Technology and multimedia resources contribute positively to the elementary language arts instructional approach in the following ways… ** = · Learning how to use technology at a young age can help enhance a child’s knowledge about technology and the child may become technology savvy. = = · It allow children to escape from the desk and do fun and interactive activities online. = = · And it can give students opportunities to access language arts information. = = What are some examples of how a teacher can employ technology to assist with alternative methods of assessment/evaluation of student’s language, literacy, and academic content understanding? Using games, graphic organizers and other great online resources are a very effective way for teachers to assess their students. Once content has been covered the student could play a game, create a specific type of poem discussed, and create a graphic organizer about the content or so many other things. Formal assessments are necessary, but using online resources allows it to be a fun and engaging form of assessment for the students. Using technology also give immediate feedback. =