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When creating this multimodal text, I was able to present my story using images and text. I enjoyed this way of working as it appears to be much more forgiving and less permanent than printed texts. According to Medwell, Moore, Wray and Griffiths (2012) there is a growing need for electronic texts as computers are now used for a multitude of daily tasks. They also state that electronic texts are more literally interactive than printed texts, which is more engaging (Medwell et al, 2012). I agree with this, however I do not believe that it should eradicate printed texts altogether - it simply provides a different context for children to create texts. Using PowerPoint to create electronic texts is something I hadn't previously considered, however after having done this myself I can see that it has numerous benefits across a variety of subjects.
Medwell, J., Moore, G., Wray, D. and Griffiths, V. (2012) Primary English Knowledge and Understanding London: Learning Matters
I strongly agree with your point that printed texts should not be eradicated. I feel that a printed text should always have a place in the classroom and be readily accessible to children even more so now that children are exposed to ICT and computer based sources frequently. I had not considered using powerpoint across other subjects, and feel that it could restrict some lessons rather then enhance them.
ReplyDeleteIn what way do you think PowerPoint could restrict some lessons?
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it is really important for children to experience both. Perhaps this is because I grew up with printed books, but I feel that there is something about physically turning pages and holding a book which gives a different experience.
As all children learn in different ways, I think that it is important to provide them with the opportunity to experience both printed and electronic texts as they both provide a range of benefits to children's literacy development.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the above point; that teachers should make use of both hard copies and digital texts with children. By creating storybooks digitally it enables children to draw on their experience of printed texts and bring it into a new context for them to explore. I found the point you made about electronic texts being more literary interactive interesting, as I would agree with the comment you made about physically holding the book and turning the pages providing children with a different experience, whereas electronic texts provides a more visually interactive experience. I think it is important to provide choice for children and harness both types of texts within the classroom.
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