Students can also work at their own pace and receive feedback privately. Meskill's research provides additional support for the importance of the teachers who use computers and e-texts to orchestrate language and literacy conversations among students. This helps children develop academic language competencies necessary for greater participation in school literacy activities. It is important for educators to be knowledgeable about other reading programs, to be aware of not only the differences but also the advantages and disadvantages of those created for native English speakers and those created for students who are new to English. Meaning is secondary to skill development because the materials assume native-language English fluency and understanding of English prior to coming to the task of reading in English.
Meaning is primary.
Written input, as well as auditory input, must be comprehensible.