Beach Ch. 2
Today’s youth are different from any previous generations. For better or worse, depending on how you view the influence of technology, today’s adolescents are more technologically savvy than any generation who has come before; they are referred to as the Millennials (yes, that’s an authentic technical term).
There are three types of Millennial nonreaders: those who don’t, won’t, and can’t. To help these reluctant readers, I think it is imperative to use to fast-paced technology they are accustomed with to augment their learning. Today’s students expect visual, audial, and tactile stimuli. Reading, however, may not necessarily provide these; but it can, with a teacher’s help, at least. I think I can successful implement technology in my classroom to help my student become engaged in reading and writing. I can use digital stories, blogs, illuminated text, book trailers, photo essays, and even Twitter and Facebook to help my students learn the value of literature and literacy.
Sounds like your classroom will be vibrant with technology! And you are right. You will need differing approaches to each of these types of nonreaders. One fabulous thing is that if you don't know how to use a technology tool, one of your students will figure it our for you!
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