GRDG 625 - Using Technology to Teach Literacy

3 Credit(s)

This course involves a case-based approach to teaching literacy and the use of technology in literacy education. Authentic literacy situations are presented to the students for observation and analysis. Samples of classroom work and a variety of assessment records form an important part of this course in order to present a comprehensive picture of literacy development and needs among children with a range of abilities. Based on cumulative records, current assessment, classroom work and multi-media cases, students will gain insight into instructional decision-making with technology for the purpose of enhancing literacy abilities among children.