Plugging In: What Technology Brings to the English/Language Arts Classroom

Technology in the classroom should be a tool, not a goal. Kajder offers 3 questions that drive her choices for classroom instruction, including the use of technology: How does the task at hand help to empower my middle school students to be powerful communicators, rich thinkers, and compelling writers? How does this technology allow us to ’do it better’? Is this task a rigorous complement or alternative to existing curriculum? Offering guidelines for teachers and activities for students, Kajder helps teachers ground their incorporation of technology in a logical and productive foundation.