The Science of Reading Reimagined: AI as Your Literacy Partner

Outline

I. Introduction (5 minutes)
Hook: Begin with a compelling statistic or anecdote highlighting the challenges and opportunities in literacy instruction today.
Interactive Icebreaker: Use a quick poll or word cloud activity to gauge the audience's familiarity with AI in education and their current literacy practices.
Session Overview: Briefly introduce the session's objectives and key takeaways.

II. The Science of Reading and AI: A Powerful Partnership (15 minutes)
Interactive Presentation: Explain the key principles of the Science of Reading and how AI aligns with these principles to enhance literacy instruction.
Visual Examples: Showcase specific AI tools that support fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Think-Pair-Share: Have attendees discuss with a partner how AI could address specific literacy challenges they face in their classrooms.

III. AI in Action: Personalized Learning for Every Student (20 minutes)
Demonstrations: Provide hands-on demonstrations of AI-powered tools that personalize learning, differentiate instruction, and provide targeted feedback.
Small Group Exploration: Divide attendees into small groups to explore different AI tools and discuss their potential applications in various educational settings.
Gallery Walk: Have groups share their findings and insights with the larger audience through a gallery walk or similar interactive activity.

IV. Addressing Equity and Accessibility with AI (10 minutes)
Guided Discussion: Facilitate a discussion on how AI can be used to promote equity and accessibility in literacy education.
Q&A: Address audience questions and concerns about the ethical and equitable implementation of AI in education.
V. Taking AI Back to Your Classroom (5 minutes)
Action Planning: Provide attendees with a template or framework for developing an action plan to integrate AI into their literacy instruction.
Resource Sharing: Share a curated list of AI tools, resources, and best practices for literacy instruction.
Call to Action: Encourage attendees to continue exploring and experimenting with AI to transform their literacy practices and empower every student to succeed.

Engagement Tactics:
Interactive polls and quizzes
Think-Pair-Share activities
Small group discussions and collaborative tasks
Hands-on demonstrations and technology exploration
Gallery walk or similar interactive sharing activity
Q&A sessions and open discussions

Supporting research

"Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers" by Louisa Moats: This foundational text provides a comprehensive overview of the Science of Reading, covering essential topics such as phonological awareness, phonics, and language structure.

"Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers" by The Reading Rockets Team: This accessible guide offers practical strategies and resources for teaching reading based on scientific research, making it a valuable resource for educators.

"Know Better, Do Better: Teaching the Foundations So Every Child Can Read" by David Kilpatrick: This book provides clear explanations and practical guidance on implementing effective reading instruction aligned with the Science of Reading.

Dr. Louisa Moats: A renowned expert in literacy and reading instruction, Dr. Moats has authored numerous books and articles on the Science of Reading and its implications for classroom practice.