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Brunvand, Stein; Abadeh, Heidi – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2010
The proliferation of Web 2.0 technologies has made it possible for teachers to create a variety of engaging online learning activities for students of all ages. However, for students with learning disabilities, the prospect of having to search, read, and analyze information online can be overwhelming. This article reviews a variety of tools and…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Learning Disabilities, Online Courses, Internet
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David, Jane L. – Educational Leadership, 2009
Media literacy is making a comeback, spurred by students' access to unlimited information on the Internet. Can schools provide the skills students need to become media literate in a digital world? Researchers find that reading for understanding online requires the same skills as offline reading, including using prior knowledge and making…
Descriptors: Media Literacy, Internet, Computer Literacy, Search Engines
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O'Brien, Joseph – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2008
"We need a clear citizens' vision of the way the Net ought to grow, a firm idea of the kind of media environment we would like to see in the future. If we do not develop such a vision for ourselves, the future will be shaped for us by large commercial and political powerholders" (Rheingold, 2000, p. 6). If the online environment is not…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Electronic Learning, Social Studies, Citizen Participation