This document provides an overview of different technologies that can be used to improve literacy in elementary schools. It discusses how technologies like computers, software programs, eBooks, and online tools can be used to support reading, writing, research, and collaboration. Specific technologies mentioned include word processing, desktop publishing, multimedia compositions, online publishing, email/bulletin boards, search engines, and collaborative online spaces. Presentation, assessment, and scaffolding functions of technologies are described. Podcasting, blogging, and wikis are also introduced as expressive technologies students can use. Potential benefits and examples of implementing these technologies in the classroom are provided.

1. Technology to Improve Literacy inElementary SchoolPatricia HuttonLA consultantCMSCE at Rutgerstikap@aol.com908-757-2751

2. AgendaDefinitionsRationaleTechnologies to support readingIndependent exploration/sharingBreakTechnologies to support writing/researchExpressive technologies-podcasts, blogs, wikisIndependent exploration/sharingBreakCollaborative technologiesAdditional technologiesIdeas for using technologyChallenges/concernsQuestions

3. Just What is Literacy in the 21st Century?Information Literacy: access and use information, analyze content, work with ideas, synthesize thought, and communicate resultsNew Literacy: solve genuine problems and transfer informationComputer Literacy: word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation and graphic softwareCritical Literacy: critical thinking to discern meaning Media Literacy: access, understand, analyze and evaluate the images, words, and sounds

4. Why Use Technology??active learning•problem-based learning, collaborative learning

5. student-centered learning• access to the "best resources" •increased interaction •combination of learning styles•promotes life-long learning•critical, reflective learning•instant feedback •opportunity for participation by all students•learning is funComputers can:• present information and activities tostudents• assess students’ work• respond to students’ work • provide scaffolds-wordpronunciation and definitions to help students read successfully

6. Presenting InformationAny type of auditory or visual materials—speech, text, music, animations, photographs, or videos—alone or in combinations.

7. Link pictures with sounds, oral readings with written text, videos with subtitles, or any other combinations

8. Provide flexibility- speed of speech, read aloud, choose language, or repeat the presentation-phonemic awareness practice, phonics lessons and drills, fluency practice, vocabulary instructionAssessingVariety of inputs - mouse clicks , written text, spoken words, touch screens, special keyboards, and singleswitch devices

9. Can check work for accuracy

10. Record, organize, and report information in different formats

11. Record and report performance to track student progress

12. Informed instructional decision-makingScaffoldingLike training wheels for a bicycle

13. A student with limited phonics skills or vocabulary - an online dictionary pronounces word and displays

14. Students who have difficulty chunking sentences- highlight text in meaningful chunks to provide models

15. A child weak in comprehension strategies -guided to ask and answer questions, create concept maps, or check his or her own understanding while reading on-screen text

16. Individualized, responsive scaffoldsQuestions to Ask BeforeUsing TechnologyIs the technology better than other approaches? What risk is involved?

17. Is it worth the change?

18. Can the results be easily observed?

19. How consistent is technology with the experiences and needs of the users?

20. Is the technology easy to understand, use, and maintain?

21. Can it be explained to others?

22. Can the innovation be tried out? If we don't like it can we try something else?Are you using technology just for the sake of using it or does it enhance student learning?

23. Technologies to Support ReadingAudiobooks- promote interest in reading and improve comprehensionElectronic Books and Online Texts-presented visually -definitions of words or background information on ideas, and illustrations , modifiable and enhanceable with embedded resources Online texts-free online reading materials- books, plays, short stories, magazines, and reference materials-contain hypermedia—links to text, data, graphics, audio, or video , additional information on concepts, illustrations, animations, and videoElectronic Talking Books-provide embedded speech- a digitized reading-increase motivation -promote basic word recognition - glossary entries, explanatory notes, and simplified rewordings Programmed Reading Instruction-software programs, computer-assisted instruction-skills-based instruction -letter recognition to phonics instruction to vocabulary building- voice-activated reading software Project LISTEN

24. Phonemic AwarenessComputer-based drill programs using digitized speech

25. Software that can analyze students’ responses and individualize the practice

26. Multimedia capabilities to link sounds and letters

27. Computer-based games such as rhyming games, designed for two or more

28. children to playPhonics InstructionSoftware to provide direct instruction and drills on letter sound correspondences

29. Software that can analyze students’ responses and individualize instruction and practice

30. Software combining multimedia capabilities to link sounds and letters

31. Multimedia and hypertext to scaffold phonics within context of stories

32. Talking word processors to link writing and phonicseBooks• provide a model of fluent oral reading• provide on-demand or automated help in decoding • provide visual highlighting of phrases• allow beginning readers to tackle more varied and challenging texts • provide recording and analysis tools to assess fluencyprovide speech recognition toolsThere's a Crocodile in Our Pickle Jar

33. Vocabularyonline, interactive vocabulary lessons- engage students, provide feedback, individualize instruction, and keep records• online dictionaries, thesauri, and encyclopedias, with speech capabilities• online texts with hyperlinks that give definitions of words and further information about key ideas

34. ComprehensionSoftware scaffolds -decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies.

35. Software tools to create graphic and semantic organizers and summaries

36. Software to present explanations of strategies, models of their use, guided practice, and opportunities for student application

37. E-books and hypertext capabilities-scaffold phonics, vocabulary, and fluency

38. Software for collaborative work with comprehension strategiesSay Say Oh PlaymateNeighborhood Overview-given their assignment of teaching clap-routines to two young neighborhood girls.

39. Reconstruct Lyrics Area- reconstructing the entire lyrics to song

40. Create Clap-routine Area-construct the correct clap-routine sequence

41. Girls’ Performance Area-the two animated characters perform the routine

42. Write a New Song Area-create an original clap-routine -choose an existing clap-routine as a template

43. Record a Song Area- singing their original song

44. back to the Construct a Clap-routine Area- create an original clap-routine for their song

45. able to print out clap-routines to share, publish their clap-routines to a Say Say Oh Playmate website and download clap-routines Technologies to Support WritingWord Processing-allows many students to write and edit their work more easily-improve the quality -promotes collaborative writingDesktop Publishing -students learn to format text, plan layout , insert charts and graphics, and produce a professional-looking final copyMultimedia Composing- insert images, sounds, and video-self-expression -support for reading and writing skills.Online Publishing-motivate student writing- Class web pages display student assignments and extracurricular writing. The Collaboratory Projectonline magazines and educational organizations -The Young Writers Club, and International Kids' Space. The World of Reading -book reviews from childrenInternet-Based Communication-electronic mail (e-mail), electronic bulletin boards, and e-mail lists- with peers, adults, or experts-online penpals (e-pals or keypals). ePalsInteractives

46. Technologies to Support Research and CollaborationInternet Search Engines-access online journals, magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and Web sitesOnline Tools for Evaluating Web-Based Information-a basic literacy skill. evaluating online information -strategies for determining accuracy and quality Collaborative Activities-access and share a global curriculum-development lab -engage class with another in literacy-based projects without geographic boundaries -powerful motivation Global Schoolhouse

47. PodcastsA podcast is a video or audio file that is shared and downloaded over the Internet.Classroom uses:Lessons for students to listen to for knowledge/share information Student created podcasts to demonstrate understanding

48. PodcastingPopular educational podcasts:http://storynory.com/The Case of the Missing DiaryComing to the USAMath Dad

49. Our City

50. Geography Podcasthttp://inklesstales.wordpress.com/

51. Podcasting ResourcesApple’s Podcasting in Education - Wonderful resource for learning about podcasting in education. GarageBand tutorialCreating PodcastsPodcast Lesson Plans2006 NECC Podcasting PresentationPodomaticUsing Podcasts to Teach Reading

52. Benefits to BloggingPromote critical and analytical thinkingPromote creative thinkingPromote analogical thinkingProvide access to quality informationCombine individual reflection and social interaction