7. Easily links to CCSS
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1.b
Build on others' talk in conversations by linking their comments
to the remarks of others.
Students can comment
through a blog or chat
room on assignments.
8. Students need to use digital media to
read so it will teach them to write
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.2
Recount or describe key ideas or details from
a text read aloud or information presented
orally or through other media.
9.
10. Resources needed to use digital technology are
initially expensive and require constant updates.
11. Students get “used to” spell and
grammar checks to assist them
with skills
13. A Pro and a Con!?!
• Students use abbreviations and slang often in
social media and text messages.
• Educators can use this as a “teachable
moment” and teach proper grammar.