Stretch Activity: Google News

I’m glad I tried using Google News to create a custom feed. One of the searches I performed was for “Senteo,” as I had recently used these great gadgets with my students. I got a fun interview (Student Spotlight) from the Philadelphia Inquirer. Tina Sweeley, an elementary school teacher, was describing her use of literacy centers in her classroom. She mentions that at least one of her literacy centers always has a technology component. Sweeley explains that she has access to a SMART Board, laptop carts, Leapsters, and Senteos. Sweeley goes on to say that she includes technology to maintain student interest, as well as to provide a strong foundation for her students.

I enjoyed this article because I am working to create literacy stations in my own classroom. It is important for me to make technology an integral part of my students’ literacy experiences. This article has motivated me to continue to think about how literacy centers may be implemented successfully in my classroom.