Bridging Technology and Literacy

Digital Audio Tools

 

Why?

• Digital audio tools and features have changed the landscape of literacy in classroom instruction. 

• Audio tools also provide opportunities for students to enhance their reading and writing experiences through listening to supplementary audio to support textual reading and producing audio to increase comprehension of text. 

• The emergence of digital audio tools in classroom environments has created improved learning opportunities for students as well as leveled the playing field for many students who struggle with reading, writing, and language skills.

• Common Core State Standards (CCSS) address the use of digital audio tools in the classroom.

 

What?

 

• Digital audio tools can be used to record reading for a variety of purposes. Mobile devices such as iPods, tablets and smart phones have built-in microphones that make it simple for students to digitally record and share their products. 

 

How?

Using Digital Audio Tools in the Classroom

• Audio recording students’ reading for self-evaluation, teacher evaluation, or to share 

• Sharing expertise with podcasts

• Supporting out of school learning

• Using audio tools to respond to text

• Providing feedback on writing

 More information please refer to Chapter 5 of the Book

 

 

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