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Blog/Reading Questions:
What are a few of the similarities and differences between the four instructional models of Internet use (Internet Project, Internet Workshop, Internet Inquiry, and WebQuest)? DO NOT List properties of each of the four models - INSTEAD - just focus on identifying similarities/differences.
All four instructional models are similar in that they are ways of learning and accessing the internet, in order to gain knowledge on various topics. They are all also similar in that they are ways in keeping modern and up to date with technology. They are a little different in the extent to which a topic can be investigated and learned. Some of the various methods are basis and straightforward, while others are global and can actually discover things on a topic based on what others are doing in a classroom in a different country. It is amazing to have such a wide variety of assess to the internet that will all better and improve the quality of learning, as well as the quantity that a student can learn.

Ask your cooperating teacher about the type of technology available at your school. Find out what technology your cooperating teacher is interested in integrating into the classroom in the Fall. Find out if your cooperating teacher has access to a SMART Board and if there are lessons that you could develop for the Fall. Discuss findings on blog.

They have a SMART Board in every classroom and resource room. The classroom that, I will be in has 4 laptop computers which are in constant use. One of our students will have direct access to his own laptop. They are very excited about using technology and look forward to learning more. There will be plenty of opportunity for lessons both in the classroom and resource room.

It sounds as if my cooperating teacher does not have anything that she wants me to put together for the fall. I think with is not being one specific content area involved with special education and without her help that might be difficult. As far as technology goes and the four different types of technology that we discussed it would be easy to use these different sources within special education. For example asking the students to use Internet inquiry, as Donald J. Leu believes that it is a great way to gather information that will help answer a question that is important to the student. It would be a great tool to use in completing a research paper for example. This would be a great use in my teaching and classroom to improve student knowledge on a specific content area.

These are all sources that can be found from http://www.vr2ltchr.com/instructional-models.html it is a great resource for this assignment.
Leu, D.J. Jr. (2002). Internet Workshop: Making time for literacy. Reading Online. [Article reprinted from the Reading Teacher, 55 (5)]. [Online Serial] Available:http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/RT/2-02_column/
Leu, D.J., Jr. (2001) Internet project: Preparing students for new literacies in a global village. Reading Online. [Article reprinted from the Reading Teacher, 54, 568-585]. [Online Serial] Available: http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/RT/3-01_column/
Leu, D.J., Jr. (2000). Our children's future: Changing the focus of literacy and literacy instruction. Reading Online. [Article reprinted from the Reading Teacher, 53, 424-431]. [Online Serial] Available: http://www.readingonline.org/electronic/RT/focus/
Leu, D.J., Jr., Kinzer, C.K., Coiro, J., Cammack, D. (2004). Toward a theory of new literacies emerging from the Internet and other information and communication technologies. [Article reprinted from R.B. Ruddell & N. Unrau (Eds.), Theoretical Models and Processes of Reading, Fifth Edition(1568-1611).International Reading Association: Newark, DE.] [Online Serial].Available: http://www.readingonline.org/newliteracies/lit_index.asp?HREF=/