WEEK 4
This week, we were asked to describe a problem that we have with our students. I explained that

when doing reading comprehension practice, we focus on getting the main idea of the text, looking for specific information, understanding vocabulary in context and making inferences. My students find this last competence the most difficult because, in my opinion, it requires purposeful, self-regulatory judgment which results in critical thinking skills: interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and inference. I stated that I would very much like to help my students develop critical thinking skills and, in consequence, reading comprehension.

In the article written by Frank Luger (2001) The Effects of Integrated Lesson Plans on Students

The Effects of Integrated Lesson Plans on Students | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8552635_effects-integrated-lesson-plans-students.html#ixzz1u8uwVFTg

I was pleased to read  that the Michigan Curriculum Framework states that integrated lesson plans have the effect of enhancing the thinking skills of students due to the fact that each area  (listening, speaking, viewing, reading and writing) supports the others. Integrated lesson plans develop students´ problem solving skills, critical thinking faculties and creativity.  

In view of this, my challenge is to think of all the possible ways I can integrate technology into my lesson plans.