Navigating the Peaks of Literacy in the Digital Age

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 ⬥ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presented by Karen Streeter and Ruth Okoye

Session Description:

Equip yourself to be a literacy mountaineer, guiding students through the digital terrain. Learn to leverage technology to create personalized and inclusive reading expeditions for diverse learners. Encourage one another as we empower students to thrive as online readers and global citizens. With perseverance, planning, and teamwork, we can reach new literacy heights!

Outcomes:
    • Participants will be able to identify and evaluate various digital tools and resources that can enhance reading comprehension and engagement for diverse learners;
    • Participants will be able to design and implement personalized and inclusive reading activities that incorporate technology, multimodal texts, and global perspectives; and
    • Participants will be able to share their experiences and insights with other educators through online platforms and networks.

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Resource Materials:

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

Culturally Diverse and Neurodiverse Students

Audio Support for Struggling Readers

Using Multimedia Text Sets to Support Reluctant Readers

Building Background Knowledge to Support Multilingual Learners

Guided Independent Work for Advanced Readers

Additional Strategies for All Readers

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