Supplementing Literacy Through Technology in Elementary Educational Enrichment Programs

Supporting literacy through technology
Elementary Enrichment Programs

Abstract
Supplementing a student’s education, using a combination of literacy and technology, is the basis for this elementary enrichment program.
Students will be offered a challenging and exploratory project whereby they will act as junior authors and compose, narrate and illustrate a book using the most up to date technology available.

Is there a need for these programs?
YES
Currently, there are no programs for gifted/talented and/or high achieving students in this school
The K-3 students accessed the computer lab less than three times for the whole 2008/09 school year

Enrichmentprogram
Increasing a students knowledge of technology can enhance learning, accelerate academics and understanding, and increase student interest
Available grants:
Verizon Foundation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Apple Grant
U.S. Federal and State Government Funds
The Grant Foundation for Technology

Budget proposal
Estimated Expenses: $26,398.00
Amt. requested from funds: -$23,500.00
Difference to be supplemented
Through U.S. Federal & State
Government Grants and
School Budget: $2,898.00

Topic for program
Junior Authors
The students will create a story and turn it into a book, using technology for graphics and narration. Throughout this process, the students will develop a strong sense of reading and writing skills, as well as knowledge about the specific type of technology and/or software that they choose.

Literacy + Technology
+
Going hand in hand….the way of the future!

Works Cited
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Global Learning in the Digital Age (2007). Retrieved July 20, 2009 from http://www.iste.org/
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Pierce, D. (August 1, 1998). ISTE Unveils National Standards for Technology Literacy. Retrieved
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