ETSC: Technology & the EALRs - Communication
The student uses listening and observation skills to gain understanding.
Using videotapes, laserdisks and video broadcasts, students focus and listen to gain and interpret information. (Examples: The use of these technologies allows the student to receive information auditorally and visually.)
Using videotapes, laserdisks, CD-ROM and live interactive video-conferencing, students check for understanding by asking questions and paraphrasing. (Examples: Videotapes laserdisks and multimedia CD's allow the student to focus and review the material as many times as needed for clarification and evaluation. Live interactive video-conferencing allows students to check for understanding by asking the presenter questions and paraphrasing information.)
The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
Using a variety of software and electronic resources, students develop content and ideas. (Examples: concept-mapping and outlining software for generation of ideas; timelining software for sequencing of ideas; location of pertinent material on CD-ROM and on-line resources)
Using multimedia software and projection devices, students will use action, sound, and/or images to support presentations. (Examples: the use of presentation software to create slide shows; the use of CD's, scanners, digital cameras and video to digitize and include supporting graphics and sound; the use of data projectors and presentation cameras to present information)