When you finish this chapter, you should be able to:
- Understand the importance of technology plans, acceptable
use policies, Internet filtering software, obtaining parental permissions
for Web and email usage, and stressing Internet safety.
- Recognize the value in maintaining a classroom atmosphere
that conveys the significance of technology in students' current and future
work.
- Structure your classroom for efficient use of
the technology available.
- Make use of strategies to make effective use
of computers through pre-thinking and pre-planning online activities.
- Understand the importance of coordinating both the language
arts curriculum and the technology curriculum with other teachers in a school.
- Explain both the IRA and ISTE standards as they pertain to
integrating technology and literacy.
