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

Agenda• Definitions• Rationale• Technologies to support reading• Independent exploration/sharing• Break• Technologies to support writing/research• Expressive technologies-podcasts, blogs, wikis• Independent exploration/sharing• Break• Collaborative technologies• Additional technologies• Ideas for using technology• Challenges/concerns• Questions

Information Literacy: access and use information, analyze content, work with ideas, synthesize thought, and communicate results

New Literacy: solve genuine problems and transfer information

Computer Literacy: word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation and graphic software

Critical Literacy: critical thinking to discern meaning

Media Literacy: access, understand, analyze and evaluate the images, words, and sounds

Just What is Literacy in the 21st Century?

Why Use Technology??

•active learning•problem-based learning, collaborative learning• 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 fun

Computers can:

• present information and activities tostudents• assess students’ work• respond to students’ work • provide scaffolds-word pronunciation and

definitions to help students read successfully

Presenting Information

• Any type of auditory or visual materials—speech, text, music, animations, photographs, or videos—alone or in combinations.

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

• Provide flexibility- speed of speech, read aloud, choose language, or repeat the presentation-phonemic awareness practice, phonics lessons and drills, fluency practice, vocabulary instruction

Assessing

• Variety of inputs - mouse clicks , written text, spoken words, touch screens, special keyboards, and singleswitch devices

• Can check work for accuracy• Record, organize, and report information in different

formats• Record and report performance to track student progress• Informed instructional decision-making

Scaffolding

• Like training wheels for a bicycle• A student with limited phonics skills or vocabulary - an

online dictionary pronounces word and displays • Students who have difficulty chunking sentences- highlight

text in meaningful chunks to provide models • 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

• Individualized, responsive scaffolds

Questions to Ask Before Using Technology

Is the technology better than other approaches? What risk is involved? Is it worth the change? Can the results be easily observed? How consistent is technology with the experiences and needs of the users? Is the technology easy to understand, use, and maintain? Can it be explained to others? 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?

Technologies to Support Reading• Audiobooks- promote interest in reading and improve

comprehension• Electronic 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 video

• Electronic 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

Phonemic Awareness Computer-based drill programs using digitized speech Software that can analyze students’ responses and

individualize the practice Multimedia capabilities to link sounds and letters Computer-based games such as rhyming games, designed

for two or more children to play

Phonics Instruction• Software to provide direct instruction and drills on letter

sound correspondences• Software that can analyze students’ responses and

individualize instruction and practice• Software combining multimedia capabilities to link sounds

and letters• Multimedia and hypertext to scaffold phonics within

context of stories• Talking word processors to link writing and phonics

eBooks

• 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 tools

There's a Crocodile in Our Pickle Jar

Vocabulary

• online, 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

Comprehension

• Software scaffolds -decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies.

• Software tools to create graphic and semantic organizers and summaries

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

• E-books and hypertext capabilities-scaffold phonics, vocabulary, and fluency

• Software for collaborative work with comprehension strategies

Say Say Oh Playmate

Neighborhood Overview-given their assignment of teaching clap-routines to two young neighborhood girls.

Reconstruct Lyrics Area- reconstructing the entire lyrics to song

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

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

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

Record a Song Area- singing their original song

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

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 Writing• Word Processing-allows many students to write and edit their work

more easily-improve the quality -promotes collaborative writing• Desktop Publishing -students learn to format text, plan layout ,

insert charts and graphics, and produce a professional-looking final copy

• Multimedia 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 Project

• online magazines and educational organizations -The Young Writers Club, and International Kids' Space. The World of Reading -book reviews from children

• Internet-Based Communication-electronic mail (e-mail), electronic bulletin boards, and e-mail lists- with peers, adults, or experts-online penpals (e-pals or keypals). ePals Interactives

Technologies to Support Research and Collaboration• Internet Search Engines-access online journals,

magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, and Web sites• Online 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

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

Podcasting

Popular educational podcasts:• http://storynory.com/• The Case of the Missing Diary• Coming to the USA

•Geography Podcast

•Math Dad•Our City

http://inklesstales.wordpress.com/

Podcasting Resources

Apple’s Podcasting in Education - Wonderful resource for learning about podcasting in education.

GarageBand tutorial

Creating Podcasts

Podcast Lesson Plans

2006 NECC Podcasting Presentation

Podomatic

Using Podcasts to Teach Reading

Benefits to Blogging

• Promote critical and analytical thinking• Promote creative thinking• Promote analogical thinking• Provide access to quality information• Combine individual reflection and social interaction

BlogsA blog is a web site maintained by an individual who makes

regular entries that can include text, graphics, audio, and video. Readers can leave comments thus making a blog interactive.

• Writing as a process stops, but blogging continues.• Writing is inside; blogging is outside.• Writing is monologue; blogging is conversation.• Writing is thesis; blogging is synthesis.

•Real world larger audience for work

•Archive learning•Supports a variety of learning styles•Teach research, organization, and synthesis of ideas•Connective writing- the author reads his/her own work critically and carefully

How Could I Incorporate Blogs?• Create a reader’s guide to

literature• Personal reactions to literature• Write reflexively• Publish writing• Share ideas and opinions on

topics explored in class• Write about class topics using

new vocabulary/create a personal glossary

• Share a project• Complete a webquest

To blog or not to blog?

The following links lead to blogs in use in classrooms:

book bloggers

Sarah Plain and Tall

Blogical Minds

Patrick's Blog

Blogging Across the Curriculum

•The Write Weblog•Blogging in Math•Social Studies Blog•Science Blog•Physical Education•Math games

The World of Wikis

A wiki is a collaborative web page or series of pages that allow anyone to add or edit content.

Will wikis work for me?Uses for wikis within the classroom:

Group projects: Students research, outline, draft, and edit projects Assignments: Post homework, calendars, study guidesResource Collections: Organize articles, websites, audio/ video resourcesPeer Review Group FAQ: Students post and respond to questions on a given topicParent Involvement: Give parents classroom newsOnline Newspaper

Terry the Tennis BallWhat is it?

Wikispaces

Social networking

Social networking sites: build online communities interactive communication tools such as chat and instant

messaging an easy way for people to connect/share information

Social NetworkingSocial networking sites can function as online classrooms. Collaboration, research,discussion, and socialization continue beyond the walls of the classroom.

E-learning journeys

social networking wiki

Social bookmarking

Web sites that let users search, store, organize, and share their bookmarks by using tagsBenefits:

• Allow yourself and your students to share bookmarks on research topics.

• Collaborate on projects with other schools, classes

Social Bookmarking

Examples from real classrooms:http://www.furl.net/member/mollybughttp://delicious.com/brassthttp://delicious.com/Vaguery

Check out these tutorials for additional resources:http://web2tutorial.wikispaces.com/social_bookmarkshttp://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/howtoarticles/social-bookmarking

Popular social bookmarking sites:

Del.icio.us [http://del.icio.us]Mister Wong [http://www.mister-wong.com]Blogmarks [http://blogmarks.net]Diigo [http://www.diigo.com/]StumbleUpon [http://www.stumbleupon.com]

Educational benefits / classroom applications:

•Network with other educators•Academic departments share web resources•Share bookmarks on research topics•Collaborate on projects with other schools, sharing bookmarks

Concerns and solutions:•No standards for tagging- use a class list of standard tags•Some students might wait for others to provide good websites -monitor students•Students add inappropriate websites -discuss school's Acceptable Use Policy, cyberethics and self management.

Real-world examples from teachers:Andrew Robitaille (eLearning integration teacher) del.icio.us bookmarks Jody Hayes (primary teacher from NZ) del.icio.us bookmarksMollybug (social studies teacher) furl bookmarksTami Brass (teacher in Minnesota) del.icio.us bookmarksBill Tozier (educator from Michigan) del.icio.us bookmarksmrichme (educator) del.icio.us bookmarksBud Hunt (educator from Colorado) del.icio.us bookmarksDarren Kuropatwa (a math teacher from Winnipeg) furl bookmarksSuzanne Tate (educator from Melbourne) del.icio.us boomarksJoNelle Gardner (Elementary Technology Teacher) del.icio.us bookmarks

Simulations/gamesclub bing

http://scratch.mit.edu/

2simple.com/

http://www.gamequarium.com/

SmartBoard Activities

scrapbook

myths grade 4-9

Digital storytellingStep by StepStudent pairs orally answer questions from .Students introduce their place by telling where it was, what it looked like, and its importance.The body:What is your earliest memory of your place? What are your feelings when you are there? What difference does your place make in your life? What do you see in your place that no one else sees?

Visually representing -drawing, painting, creating a collage, or using KidPix(digital stories -approximately 3 minutes in length) Include a hook to introductionsPeer coaching during production   Teacher shares a place story - discuss the hook, the images ,the tone , and the music -create a modelCreate a digital story as a class  

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E-portfoliosStudent benefits:Personal knowledge managementHistory of development and growthPlanning/goal setting toolMake connections between learning experiencesMetacognitive elements -plan future learning needs based on previous successes and failures.Personal control of learning history

Faculty benefits from:Means to share contentAuthentic assessmentPreparing learners for life-long learningCreate centralized assessment

resources

PBLGlobal Schoolhouse

Basic Project Information

Title: The Real Thanksgiving Project (ID:3745) Begin & End Dates: 6/17/10 to 11/17/10 Number of Classrooms: No limit Age Range: 8 to 18 years Target Audience: Anyone Summary: This project focuses on students researching and learning about the myths and legends behind the real first thanksgiving. Participating teachers can use any digital means to participate in this project. A wikispace was created to upload student work and a blog was created for a lively discussion.

What Do I Want To Be When I Grow Up?http://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Kester/career.htmStudents research a career and then create a brochure .

What's For Dinner? Webquesthttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/DreyerK/meal_plans.html5th graders create a meal plan for one week and present a persuasive speech.

Cruisin' To The Southeasthttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Technology/southeast/index.html 4th grade students learn about the southeast region of the U.S. by acting as tour guides. Students keep a journal, figure out and record mileage in a spreadsheet, create brochures, and develop a slideshow.

Chicago, A Family Vacationhttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Wiederstein/Social%20Studies/chicago_family_vacation.htmlstudents plan a trip to Chicago as part of an imaginary family.

Author Webquesthttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Wiederstein/Writing/author_webquest.htmlstudents write their own story and reflect on the writing process

Poetry and Emotion

Webquests

Ideas for Using Technology

Word Processing SpreadsheetsCreate brochures Compare and contrast items- books, characters, poemsCreate newsletters Chart any data

Write poems and illustrate with graphics Make a KWL chartCreate a Venn DiagramDesign an advertisementDrawing Programs DatabaseDraw a diagram and label the parts Electronic Journals

Create a logo for a new book or concept Organize facts

Draw a posterCreate a book cover.Kidpix Slideshow (mPower)Categorize items Any traditional report can be convertedCreate patterns and decide what comesnext

summarize learning

Make a shape poem

Create a book (Alphabet, animal, Colonial Times, biomes, original story....)

Webpage Design

Draw illustrations to go along with a story Publish student workResearch author and create a webpage

Kidpix Lessonshttp://library.thinkquest.org/50001/KidPix2.htm

Post pictures from a field trip or special project and have students write the captions

Kidpix Template Fileshttp://members.aol.com/MrsGoudie/templatefiles.html

Create an electronic classroom portfolio for writing.Have students select their best pieces to post to a class website.

12 Lessons to Teach Kidpixhttp://www.littlelake.k12.ca.us/Lakeland/onlineleskidpix/onlinekidpix.html

Webquests

Sample Kidpix Projects for K-3http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/ETI%20Plan/JustNTime/k3.html

Webquest Linkshttp://www.aea2.k12.ia.us/Curriculum/webquests.html WebQuests are problem-based/inquiry learning experiences on the Web.

Integrating KidPix Deluxehttp://www.aea13.k12.ia.us/technology/IntegratingKidPix.htm

Webquest Examples for 9-12http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/9-12matrix.html

Curriculum Creations in Kidpixhttp://www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us/showcase2000/kidpix/introduction.htm

Webquest Training Materialshttp://webquest.sdsu.edu/materials.htmEverything you need to learn how to create your own webquest.

Teacher Tips For Using Kidpixhttp://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/littlekids/kidpix_activities.htmThese sites give you step by step instructions

Kidspiration

KID PIX LEARNING IDEAS:http://henson.austin.apple.com/edres/ellesson/elem-kidpixlrng.shtmlsix session lesson set forgrades two through four

Kidspiration Exampleshttp://www.aea13.org/technology/Kidspiration2.htm

GRADES ONE TO SIX KID PIX:http://henson.austin.apple.com/edres/ellesson/elem-kidpixgeneva.shtmlmake self-portraits, create tessellations,pattern pictures, slide shows, and much more with these Kid Pix activities.KINDERGARTEN KID PIX:http://henson.austin.apple.com/edres/ellesson/elem-kincompread.shtml

Hotlists, Treasure Hunts, and Subject Samplers

KID PIX ACROSS THE CURRICULUM:http://www.cupertino.k12.ca.us/do.www/curr/KidPixTips.htmlart, science, social studies, etc. Kid Pix activities for elementary classes.

Filamentalityhttp://www.filamentality.comAllows you to create hotlists, scrapbooks, treasure hunts, samplers, and webquests.

KID PIX TOOLS:http://www.learningspace.org/prof_growth/training/Kidpix/kidPix1.html

Online Collaborative Projects

STORYBOARDING:http://www.learningspace.org/prof_growth/training/Kidpix/KidPix2.html

Where to find a project.http://www.gsn.org/pr/Global SchoolNet Foundation has projects sorted by age level or curriculum topic

MAKE A SLIDE SHOW:http://www.learningspace.org/prof_growth/training/Kidpix/kidPix3.html

ExamplesSpring Into LifeCommunity of ClocksStellaluna's FriendsOnline AutumnTerrifically Tall TalesTales of Mystery

FIRST GRADE KID PIX:http://www.mississippi.net/~lamarelm/racingto.htmlessons for Health and Nutrition, Phonics, Science

Create Your Own

KID PIX SELF-PORTRAITS:http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/littlekids/archive/lesson_myselfandothers.htm

Finding ParticipantsSend email out on listservsGlobal SchoolHouse

NickNacks TelecollaborationsALL ABOUT ME QUILTS:http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/littlekids/archive/kidpix_quilt.htmautobiographical Kid Pix story quilt.

Internet

ALL ABOUT ME CRESTS:http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/KingsParkES/technology/lessons/crest.htm

Internet Scavenger Hunt-students document how they conducted their searches and where they found the information requested

AUTOBIOGRAPHY SLIDE SHOW:http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/isa/inst_support/warner/slidesho.pdf

THINK TECHIE

Create a techie wall in your classroom. Post vocabulary related to technology . Describe the characteristics of a "techie". Display projects that were completed using technology.

Talk about careers that involve technology.Have students create business cards for a future technology "dream" career.

Online Collaborative Projects Student Created WebsitesFrosty Readers 2001http://www.comsewogue.k12.ny.us/~ssilverman/frosty2001/showcase.htm3rd Grade Class

Southeast Region Website Cast http://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Cast/%20castprojects/02southeastcast/index.htmlSoutheast Region Website Drillinghttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Cast/%20castprojects/02southeastdrilling/index.html

Springhttp://comsewogue.k12.ny.us/~ssilverman/spring/showcase.htm2nd grade class

Northeast Region Website Casthttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Cast/%20castprojects/northeastcast/index.htmlNortheast Region Website Drillinghttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Cast/%20castprojects/northeastdrilling/index.html

Tales of Mysteryhttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Drilling/mystery/mystery.html4th grade class

Terrifically Tall Taleshttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/talltales/index.html3rd grade class

Spring Paragraphshttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/Borkowski/spring/spring02.htm2nd grade class

Rockin' Around the U.S.http://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/rocks/index.htm 3rd grade class studies rocks each year. They started a project to try and collect a rock from each of the 50 states and then place that information on a website for everyone to see

"WANTED" Postershttp://www.manning.k12.ia.us/Elementary/teachers/talltales/participants/wiederstein/wiederstein_tall_tales.htm

mPower Presentations

Elementary PS-12

Edupuppyhttp://www.edupuppy.com/ PS-2 websites arranged by categories

Curriculum Integration Websitehttp://www.aea2.k12.ia.us/Curriculum/curriculum.htmlA compiled list of links

Eduhoundhttp://www.eduhound.com 3-6 websites arranged by categories

Education Resourceshttp://www.educationindex.com/education_resources.htmlA topic by topic categorization

Kidzone-Fun Facts For Kidshttp://www.kidzone.ws/primary elementary

Elementary Level Resourceshttp://dent.edmonds.wednet.edu/IMD/lessonselementary.html from Edmonds School Dist. #15 in Lynnwood, WASubject Matter Web Pageshttp://www.schoollink.org/twin/SUBJECTMATTER.HTMLA comprehensive listing of websites sorted by subject

Integrating Technology Into K-2 Language Artshttp://www.st.cr.k12.ia.us/LIT/Site created to support teachers wanting to integrate technology into language arts. Provides links for teacher links, student links, lesson plans, and software suggestions.

Funbrainhttp://www.funbrain.comcreate online quizzes

Teachers' Links for K-8 teachershttp://www.netrox.net/~labush/tchlinks.htmlfrom Dr. Norman Labush

Web English Teacherhttp://www.webenglishteacher.com/index.html

Enchanted Learninghttp://www.EnchantedLearning.com/Home.html Graphic Organizers

Gameaquariumhttp://www.gamequarium.com/Lots of free, online learning games and activities

Graphic Organizer Generatorshttp://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/graphic_org/make graphic organizers by filling out a simple form

Graphic Organizers by teacher vision.http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6293.html?s2

Graphic Organizers from Education Placehttp://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/index.htmlIncludes printable pdf filesGraphic Organizers from teachers first.http://www.teachersfirst.com/autoframe.htm?http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/torganiz.htm

Resources• Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other

powerful web tools for classrooms. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press.

• Solomon, G. ; Scrum, L. .(2007). Web 2.0 new tools, new schools. International Society for Technology in Education. Washington, DC

• http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7001.pdf

Websites• Online Communication and Adolescent Relationships• Information Literacy 2.0• Welcome to the Blogoshpere• Technologies Such as Wikis in the Classroom• https://www.blogger.com/start• http://www.wetpaint.com/• http://pbwiki.com/• Social Bookmarking• Edublogs• http://www.umich.edu/~medal/ssopmweb/ssop.html• http://www.umich.edu/~pinkard/ssop.v5.sit

•http://del.icio.us/-This social bookmarking service is easy to use and free,

but because there is no filter, it's more appropriate for educators than students.•http://www.scholar.com/userHomepage.dobbb?op=view

Scholar is a bookmarking site that can be integrated into BlackBoard.•http://www.edutagger.com/

Edutagger is a social bookmarking service for K-12 learners and educators, allowing you to store your web links online and share them with others, all within an

educational context.•7 Things You Should Know About Social Bookmarking•http://www.buddymarks.com/- a closed system where only account holders can access lists.•http://scuttle.org/- Social bookmarking built for K-12 classrooms, can be installed on an in-house server.•Pocast Network•Educational Podcasts•Learning Interchange•http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/content/cntareas/reading/li300.htm•SmartBoard activities

Images

Microsoft Clip Art: all graphics except photosPhotos from Print Workshop collections/Yahoo image search

Patricia HuttonLA consultantCMSCE at Rutgerstikap@aol.com908-757-2751

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