I read an article entitled "Technology in the Shakespeare Classroom." This article caught my attention right away because when I think of Shakespeare, I do not immediately think technology.
Throughout the article, the author gave valid examples of how technology could be integrated into the Shakespeare classroom to enhance both student learning as well as the curriculum itself. One positive point for using technology to teach Shakespeare is using it to reach all learner types. Not all students learn the same way and as a teacher, it is my job to try and teach to various learning styles. Using audio and visual clips as well as the various internet resources for historical backgrounds, reviews, and online dictionaries in helping with vocabulary, can all be helpful in enhancing Shakespeare for all learners. Students can choose different technological resources for research as well as video creation. Shakespeare is best understood through performance. Using different video creation sources is a great tool for students to perform, record, and present parts of Shakespeare's plays to their fellow students.
As in much of classic literature, hooking student interest is key to both teaching and student understanding of the material. Using various forms of technology to enhance the Shakespeare curriculum would allow me another way to get my students excited about literature.
Link to article.
http://www.pbs.org/shakespeare/educators/technology/indepth.html
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