Date of Award/Publication

2007

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

MS in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education

Abstract

Teaching Technology in today's classroom presents many challenges; from the safety of the students using machinery to the integration of the latest technology in class. This study goes beyond those challenges and looks at integrating literacy and writing techniques in a classroom other than English. It has become more and more important to be able to speak, read, and write well. Especially in todays technologically advanced society. This study looks at ways to increase literacy as well as what exactly literacy is and how it can be utilized in the classroom. Also, it goes over strategies to increase literacy as well as what exactly literacy is and how it can be utilized in the classroom. Also, it goes over strategies to increase the literacy of today's students.

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