Technology Integration

25 Easy Ways to use Technology in the Classroom [+Downloadable List]

With many educators experiencing challenges integrating and utilizing technology, this list (developed by Guid, 2017) outlines 25 ways educators can easily and effectively use technology in the classroom. This list serves as a quick reference guide; educators must still consider which ones best apply to their students, classroom, and experience with technology. View web article

Using Digital Technologies to Support Word Study Instruction

McQuirter Scott (2014) discusses how to use digital technologies as an alternative way to teach word studies, questions educators should consider when selecting appropriate technologies and their applications to ensure successful implementation, and provides a sample list of digital word study resources educators can use. View research monograph

The Voice of Text-to-Speech Technology

This research monograph considers the use of text-to-speech assistive technology to help support students where previous strategies have not been effective, and outlines a 12-week implementation plan for the classroom Parr (2011). View research monograph

The Importance of Creating a Digital Classroom

In this blog post, The Daring English Teacher (n.d.) explores the benefits of digital classrooms and how educators can make the switch. View blog post

Guido, M. (2017, February 16). 25 easy ways to use technology in the classroom [Downloadable list]. Prodigy. https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/25-easy-ways-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom–downloadable-list/

McQuirter Scott, R. (2014). Using digital technologies to support word study instruction. What Works? Research into Practice. Research Monograph #54. Student Achievement Division. https://oere.oise.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/WW_UsingDigitalTechWordStudy.pdf

Parr, M. (2011). The voice of text-to-speech technology. What works? Research into practice. The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat. Research Monograph #35. http://www.edugains.ca/resourcesLIT/ResourceCollection/What%20Works/WW_TTST.pdf

The Daring English Teacher. (n.d.). The importance of creating a digital classroom. Retrieved from https://blog.teacherspayteachers.com/importance-creating-digital-classroom/