Journal 9 Nets-T 5

For this assignment I had to read, summarize, analyze, and reflect on an article from the digital edition of Leading and Learning with Technology.

 Fry, T. J., Houlton, A. L., Gruis, E. D., (November 2010). Leading & Learning with Technology. I Can See Me: Webcams in the classroom, International Society for Technology in Education, 38(3)

 I Can See Me: Webcams in the Classroom
This article focuses on one specific use of webcams in the classroom. They call it the "I Can See Me" principle. The authors explain the procedure of using the webcam. Basically a student reads a passage out of the text into the webcam. Then the student independently reviews the video, then reviews the video with the teacher. The teacher corrects the video and gives the student guidance. The student then re- records the video. The article consisted of testimony claiming that many students have benefited from the use of webcams in this manner and have in fact become better readers.

Question 1- How can English Learners benefit from the use of the "I Can See Me" webcam principle?
I have shadowed a resource specialist before. She goes into classrooms and helps her students read. Many of these students are English Learners. I have noticed that the student are not excited to see her and go to their special reading group. I believe that using the webcams will not only help them to become better readers and English speakers but will excite them. If they are excited about the reading group they will most likely learn more and take more away from their time spent with the specialist.

Question 2- How can teachers incorporate the use of the webcam "I Can See Me" for all their students?
In every classroom I have gone in to they always start their day off with at least two hours of language arts. The students are broken down into reading groups and they complete a certain rotation everyday. The teacher could have the webcam as part of the rotation during reading groups. If the students are at various levels which will most likely be the case then the teacher can have certain groups read certain passages at their level so all the students are improving. I am sure that the webcam "I Can See Me" principle is not just for students whom are struggling.