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Literally Speaking: Literacy Bites for the Little People

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Pennsylvania Convention Center, 113B

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Dr. Rosalyn Washington
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
University of Delaware
A veteran educator of 25 years, Dr. Washington is a former elementary school teacher and Reading Specialist turned Educational Technology lover. She served as a Digital Learning Specialist and coordinated Instruct Tech for a school system for many years. Her current position as an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education allows her opportunities to provide a foundation in literacy, inclusion, and pedagogy to a generation of educators. Her areas of expertise include digital tools to support productivity, literacy, early childhood education, culturally relevant pedagogy, curriculum design, research, and data visualization and she has trained educators nationwide related to these topics.

Session description

Got little learners and need strategies for littles? Come out and gain fun and engaging digital tools and processes to boost reading readiness. With a focus on phonics, reading, writing and ELA, this tool kit allows early childhood educators to integrate edtech into lessons they already have. Ready, set, go!

Purpose & objective

Educational or infrastructure challenge/situation.
Intro:
Participants will discuss literacy experiences that they want learners to have.
Technology intervention
We will discuss the differentiation process: process, product, content and environment .

Models employed I will utilize the Gradual Release Model: modeling, supporting and scaffolding, and allowing time for participants to explore and create at each step.
Evidence of success:
Each participant will showcase use of tools, and Chrome extensions and processes to create a th

They will create an three-part ECE lesson.

We will also discuss resources to support at-home learning.

Evidence of success: An existing lesson idea which benefits from more strategic tech infusion

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Outline

Icebreaker: little people and technology
Provide overview of needed balance and intentional use with Tech and Young Children.

Focus on Phonics: Purposeful use of Fun and engaging Android & iPad app & Phonics Websites

Ready to Ready? eBooks as a platform to build Concepts of Print, the Love of Reading and Analyze Story Structure.
Hands on Playtime in free eBook platforms
Home & School Connection: Easily send eBooks home
Creating Book Bites for your class
What about Writing? Utilizing Interactive Digital mindmapping tools to organize thought for writing
Playtime with mindmapping tools
Co-Creating Class books, Creating individual Digital books
Keeping up with Keyboarding for little people
A few extra resources for the road

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Supporting research

1. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1POX72P6D0NajUefNmoAjwHoKw3Znn0U3/view?usp=sharing

2. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Li7wdp8ovN7zFndsd214pNPHCeyM3b8M/view?usp=sharing

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Session specifications

Topic:
Innovation in early childhood/elementary
Grade level:
PK-2
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Curriculum/district specialists, Teachers, Teacher education/higher ed faculty
Attendee devices:
Devices required
Attendee device specification:
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Subject area:
Language arts, Special education
ISTE Standards:
For Educators:
Learner
  • Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.
Designer
  • Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
  • Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.

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