Red Apple Reading Magazine November 2015 | Page 4

W W W. R E D A P P L E R E A D I N G . C O M READING TECHNOLOGY Technology has become a major part of our lives. If used irresponsibly, technology can be dangerous. However, when used correctly, technology can actually be a valuable tool in improving your child’s literacy. The possibilities are almost endless and can be overwhelming, so here are a few suggestions to make it easier! 4 Educational Videos E-books There is a plethora of videos online that are both entertaining and educational. You can find these both for free on websites like YouTube or for a couple dollars an episode on sites such as Amazon. This is great because online videos, unlike television, can be watched on demand and watched on portable devices, thus giving you more flexibility as far as when, where, and how much your child watches videos. E-books also have the benefit of giving you more flexibility. They can be downloaded on multiple devices and you can conveniently take an entire library of books on a trip. Even better, they are normally cheaper than physical books. On the Kindle store, you’ll find many books available for only $1.