Using technology in classroom

I read the article "Using Multiple Technologies to Teach Writing", I really liked the ideas represented in this article regarding the use of technology in writing process. I always use technology inside my classroom such as in reading, model lessons, and presentations done by students. But I have never thought of using it in writing process.

This is the first time I heard of the term "Textured Literacy" which refers to the ability to use, combine print, spoken, visual and digital processes in composing a piece of writing. When it comes to writing exercise, I mostly ask my students to write on a piece of paper using pencils. With the use of technology in writing, students can use word processors where they can use different formats such as bolding, Italicizing, underlining, and using bullets. Using word processors in writing will make students produce clear, clean, well organized piece without ignoring the fact of that errors will be less in this case.

I also like the idea of integrating visual images with words. Giving students the chance to demonstrate their own writing with images will help them to focus more in their writing and improve it.

It is also the first time I heard of such term "envisionment" which refers to the ability to use technology for a purpose other than its intended purpose.

I have never thought of asking students to use slide presentation in writing but after I read this article I am going to ask students to present to their classmates about the information they gathered about their topics before writing their ideas down.

 Regarding the educational standards objectives for the English language subject in Oman are represented in the list below. Since I am teaching students in secondary stage in my school, I will only provide you with the aims of the text book "Our world through English" for secondary stage in Oman semester one & two.