Early Literacy

Casey's critically acclaimed work is revised here with the latest research and software developments that help you strengthen early literacy through the use of talking computers. Filled with exciting research results and anecdotal proof of the effectiveness of new teaching methods for the twenty-first century, it shows you how to boost literacy, especially among those with learning disabilities or oral/hands-on learning styles, as well as ESL students.

Computers are being integrated in early literacy classrooms nationwide and around the world. Learn how you can use computers effectively to boost student learning and achievement in your classroom. Filled with exciting information, this book shows you how your classroom can become a part of meaningful literacy projects with other classrooms throughout the world. It also presents the important global research information needed by political teams, school boards, administrators, superintendents, and all parties involved in the vital decision-making process surrounding technology implementation. This revised edition of Casey's critically-acclaimed work includes data on how computers make a difference in the classroom as well as information on software that has been used successfully with children learning English as a second language.

Casey (education, California State U., Long Beach) uses the approach that computers are storytelling tools and explains how using talking word processors that read back what students have written can help create more confident, effective, and independent learners. She reviews and recommends software packages and explains specific ways that they can benefit children with ADD, dyslexia, under- developed motor skills, and speech impediments, as well as gifted children and children who are learning English as a second language. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

JEAN M. CASEY is Professor of Education, California State University, Long Beach. She has published numerous articles on technology and learning and is a nationally known speaker and consultant on the topic.