This chapter takes a look at technology and how it has influenced literacy through the ages. Technology has been utilized in writing since the Sumerians started using clay tablets and styluses and developed the cuneiform. This chapter also discusses prominent technology that has been used in the classroom from lead pencils and slates to iPads. With the invention of the Internet, a new form of literacy (Information Literacy) has also become important in education. Research has shown that the success or failure of the technology depends entirely on the teacher (Jonassen, 2003), and, in order for it to increase literacy and enhance instruction, students must be allowed to create their own learning using the tools that are natural to them.
Math by the Month is a regular department of the journal. It features collections of short activities focused on a monthly theme. These articles aim for an inquiry or problem-solving orientation that includes at least four activities each for K–Grade 2, Grades 3–4, and Grades 5–6. This month's problem set aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, includes factual data from Disney Parks, and makes connections between mathematics and real-life applications.
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