Literacy Tools for the Primary Classroom

Resource Materials:

In this section of the Resources Page you will find reference materials, tutorials and how-to information that will help you review or extend your knowledge from the presentation.

Triple E Framework

  • Liz Kolb, University of Michigan
  • https://www.tripleeframework.com/

Engagement

  1. Does the technology allow students to focus on the task of the assignment or activity with less distraction (Time on Task)?
  2. Does the technology motivate students to start the learning process?
  3. Does the technology cause a shift in the behavior of the students, where they move from passive to active social learners (co-use or co-engagement)?
  4. Engagement Checklist
    1. Does the technology allow students to focus on the task of the assignment or activity with less distraction?  Students are focused on the task because the software is helping them create the code that represents their content learning goals (characterization, setting, plot..etc).  There are no games or rewards at the end of using the software that distract from the process of learning.
    2. Does the technology motivate students to start the learning process?  Students are interested to connect their code to their complex novel.  They are not just “swiping through” their iPad, rather they are carefully planning a code that is representative of their goal so they can see the physical results in the programmable ball that moves.
    3. Does the technology cause a shift in the behavior of the students, where they move from passive to active social learners (co-use)?  ​Students are working in groups co-using the devices (rather than 1 device per child).  Collaboration and constructing knowledge together.

Enhance

  1. Does the technology tool aid students in developing or demonstrating a more sophisticated understanding of the content? (creates opportunities for creation/production over consumption)
  2. Does the technology create scaffolds to make it easier to understand concepts or ideas?
  3. Does the technology create paths for students to demonstrate their understanding of the learning goals in a way that they could not do with traditional tools?

Enhancement Checklist

    1. Does the technology tool aid students in developing or demonstrating a more sophisticated understanding of the content? (creates opportunities for creation/production over consumption)  By students using technology to research their road trip (using authentic websites to reserve hotels, pay for meals, gas…etc), they are able to assess their understanding of rates, proportions, percents in mathematics with authentic data that connects to the real world (rather than a worksheet).  They are using their higher order thinking cognitive skills of analysis, creativity and evaluation.
    2. Does the technology create scaffolds to make it easier to understand concepts or ideas?  The students were able to use technology to better see and experience the connections between math, geography, and social studies in everyday life.  They are no longer isolated workbooks or class activities.
    3. Does the technology create paths for students to demonstrate their understanding of the learning goals in a way that they could not do with traditional tools?  There was a lot of choice available because the students could select where to go, what websites and digital resources to use to help aid in their development of the trip.  Creation, critical thinking, and construction were all important skills that were enhanced with the aid of technology tools.

Extend

  1. Does the technology create opportunities for students to learn outside of their typical school day?
  2. Does the technology create a bridge between school learning and everyday life experiences?
  3. Does the technology allow students to build skills, that they can use in their everyday lives?

Extension Checklist

  1. Does the technology create opportunities for students to learn outside of their typical school day?  Students are able to connect with other students to compare and contrast their own lives with those of students in Massachusetts.  They are collaborating in real time and choosing tools to help them better connect with their individual pen pals (such as Google Translator or Google Documents)
  2. Does the technology create a bridge between school learning and everyday life experiences?  Students learn to use to technology to connect with other people that are different from them, learn from them and share what they know. 
  3. Does the technology allow students to build skills, that they can use in their everyday lives?  Students are learning to use digital tools to build positive digital footprints and make new friends.

 

Tools for Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Foundation Language, Teacher Resource

This is the list of all the tools used in this presentation.

ISTE 2019 primary reading tools

  • Article: https://yltsig.iatefl.org/2018/11/12/technology-in-the-primary-english-classroom/
  • Article: https://www.earlychildhoodteacher.org/blog/ece-technology-10-trending-tools-for-teachers/
  • Article: https://www.thetechedvocate.org/reading-apps-tools-elementary-classroom/
  • Article: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/6-tech-tools-2018/
  • Article: https://pbskids.org/learn/https://sites.google.com/site/ipadmultimediatools/early-learner-apps
  • Article: https://sites.google.com/site/istereading
  • Article: http://earlycorelearning.com/10-best-youtube-channels-for-kindergarten/
  • Article: https://static.wixie.com/edu/elementary-literacy
  • Article: https://www.literacyworldwide.org/blog/digital-literacies/teaching-with-tech/literacy-daily/2019/05/03/supercharged-read-alouds
  • Article: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/6-tech-tools-2018/mary
  • Article: Article: https://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/
  • Article: http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/carle
  • Article: https://creativeeducator.tech4learning.com/2016/articles/blended-learning-with-station-rotations
  • Article: https://sites.prairiesouth.ca/legacy/cassidy.kathy//browserbooks/index.htm   http://lil-fingers.com/index.html#

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Tutorial Videos

 

In-the-Classroom:

Our In-the-Classroom section is where you will find ideas and examples on how to integrate the tools shared into classroom instruction.

Technology Tools

Start with one tool at a time.

Think about how you will engage, enhance, or extend your learning- NOT I have to use a tool.  Curriculum first.

Using Technology Tools in the Classroom

The following PDF contains the classroom applications in the presentation.

Classroom Applications 2

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