1. Teacher’s Module 2
Lesson Outline
What does research say about word 
learning and technology?
How can you implement 
technology into your word
learning instruction?

2. Teacher’s Module 2
What does research say about word
learning and technology?

3. Word Learning and Technology
•In this module, you will learn about what the
research says on technology and word learning.
•While these studies are not directly related to
word family instruction, there are many
implications that can be incorporated into your
classroom to use technology to aid you word
family lessons!

4. Word Learning and Technology
•During the module, you will watch two
videos that describe the current research
on technology.
•Technology components will include:
•SMART Board technology
•Electronic books
•Computer based phonics programs
•Electronic word walls

5. Word Learning and Technology
As you watch the videos, be thinking about what
you learned about word family instruction.
Think about how the technology research could
play a part in word family lessons.
At the end of the two videos, there will be
questions for you to respond to within the Wiki.

6. Teacher’s Module 2