last decade. Cleff discussed that while us- ing new types of technology is unavoidable, it is important to still teach the basics. Not every family has a computer in their house- hold and technology is a costly investment for districts and parents. Therefore, it is dif- fi cult to completely transform a classroom into an electronic-reliant space. “Children are like sponges with technology,” Cleff says. “They are excited when they see the laptops come out, but I do think the age group I work with still needs to concentrate on the basics of communicating face-to-face and writing a good paragraph.” Both Straeter and Cleff recognize that teachers are now tasked with teaching children appropriate “net-iquette.” They also must be aware of the websites that their students are visiting, and the resources they utilize in the education process. Teach- ers


face the responsibility to teach their


young minds the difference between a nega- tive web resource and one that is accurate and promotes learning.


There is no doubt that students are benefi ting from the new touch-screen movement and re- ceiving information through all types of av- enues. These types of advancements change how students and teachers both look at their future assignments and research. Combining technology and the fundamental basics in Lehigh Valley classrooms will advance the learning here. Students now have programs that can individualize learning for students and tailor to an ever changing audience. Technology is now making it possible to personalize the classroom to every student in every subject, making sure that the children receive the most out of their education. If in- clined, Lehigh Valley residents can fi nd these technology products at the Apple Store at the Lehigh Valley Mall, or other local retailers. Featured Applications like Dragon Dictation and Bookshare can be found on the Apple App Store, the Android Marketplace or the Amazon Appstore, and additional education- al focused apps are also available online.


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