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New Tools for the Crisis: Technology Integration to Address Reading Literacy Gaps

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Session description

Explore how veteran elementary teachers can use AI-driven tools like Reading Progress among others to address literacy challenges. It focuses on developing teachers’ digital competencies, introducing various reading platforms beyond Microsoft, and sharing success stories from disaster-affected regions, providing practical strategies for engaging students in immersive reading experiences.

Outline

•Introduction - Overview of literacy challenges faced by elementary students, focusing on diverse socio-economic settings and post-disaster contexts like Puerto Rico.
•Demonstration - Showcase the functionality of Reading Progress in Microsoft Teams and explore additional AI-powered reading tools for diverse learning environments.
•Case Study - Present a case study from Puerto Rico where veteran teachers successfully integrated these tools post-hurricane, including testimonials and data results.
•Discussion - Q&A with the audience on applying these strategies in their own contexts, focusing on inclusivity and digital competency development.

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Supporting research

•Data on literacy challenges in US schools.
•Data of the upcoming challenges coming from natural disasters, based on Puerto Rico post-disaster challenges.
•Research on the effectiveness of AI-powered reading tools like Reading Progress in enhancing reading comprehension
•Case studies on veteran teachers’ adaptation to digital tools in elementary classrooms

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Presenters

Dr. Valory Muniz

Teacher/Technology Facilitator

AMA - Forward Learning

Session specifications

Topic:

Artificial Intelligence

Grade level:

PK-5

Audience:

School Level Leadership, Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

•Email account to share with the presenter to receive invitations to test the cloud-base resources
•Software: Microsoft Teams (not necessary but, if have it, with access to Reading Progress)
•Reliable internet connection for accessing cloud-based resources
•Reliable internet browsers as Chrome or Edge to operate cloud-based resources
•Headphones (optional, but recommended for immersive reading experiences)

Subject area:

Language Arts, Teacher Education

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Learner

Set professional learning goals to apply teaching practices made possible by technology, explore promising innovations, and reflect on their effectiveness.

Leader

Advocate for equitable access to technology, high-quality digital content, and learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs of all students.

Collaborator

Dedicate planning time to collaborate with colleagues to create authentic learning experiences that leverage technology.

TLPs:

Ensure Equity, Elevate Reflection