Using Technology in the English Curriculum

A few ideas to get started . . .

Using Images

• Using Photos

• Using Slides

• Using Movie Clips

So you want to try a digital camera?

• Getting started...

• A few ideas...

• A few more...

• Possibilities are endless

Digital lessons

• Power of images

• Media manipulation

Other technology uses

• PowerPoint presentations

• Easy reference

• Research

• WebQuests

PowerPoint Programs

• Instructive• Easy access (QEH website)• Eliminates repetitiveness• Examples:

• How to do a Bibliography• Plagiarism or make your own• Explanation of WebQuests

Reference & Research

• QEH Library site• Sites for Teachers• Reference sites• How to do a Bibliography• Ask an Expert• Searching & Researching

WebQuestsYou can:

• Build one from scratch

• Use one you find [making sure the credits are there]

• Use parts or ideas [again crediting your sources]

Sample WebQuests

• Inherit the wind• Merchant of Venice/Othello• Romeo and Juliet• Macbeth • Another Macbeth• Globe Theatre • Chrysalids

Other help on the Web

• Grade 10

• Catcher in the rye• Fahrenheit 451• Julius Caesar Twelfth night

Other help on the Web

• Grade 11

• Animal farm• Orwell links• Chysalids• Romeo and Juliet

Other help on the Web

• Grade 12

• The crucible• The great Gatsby • Another Gatsby• Lord of the flies• Macbeth

You are only limited by your imagination - and your time!

Created by M. L. MillsTeacher-Librarian

Queen Elizabeth High SchoolFebruary 2004