Improving Language Arts Literacy through technology Improving Language Arts Literacy through technology Integration EffortsIntegration Efforts

Bibliography

Language ArtsCurriculum content

Standards

Budget /Funds to Support

Tech Integration

Technology Infrastructure

In SchoolDistrict

Innovation and Replicability

Parental and CommunityInvolvement

Assessing StudentSuccess

Computer ProgramsFor Students

ProfessionalDevelopment

Language Arts LiteracyAnd Technology

Integration

Language Arts Curriculum Content Standards

• 3.1 Reading– A. Concepts About Print– B. Phonological Awareness– C. Decoding and Word Recognition – D. Fluency– E. Reading Strategies (before, during, and after reading)– F. Vocabulary and Concept Development– G. Comprehension Skills and Response to Text– H. Inquiry and Research

• 3.2 Writing– A. Writing as a Process– B. Writing as a Product– C. Mechanics, Spelling, and Handwriting– D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes3.3 Speaking– A. Discussion– B. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing– C. Word Choice– D. Oral Presentation

• 3.4 Listening– A. Active Listening– B. Listening Comprehension

• 3.5 Viewing and Media Literacy– A. Constructing Meaning – B. Visual and Verbal Messages– C. Living with Media

Improving Language Arts Literacy through Professional Development

• Software Company Workshops

• In-District Experts

• Mentoring from Confident/Competent Teachers

• Peer Coaching Program-part of Microsoft's new $35 million U.S. Partners in Learning project

• In-District Courses for Improvement

• Incorporating Technology Workshops into Faculty meetings

Literacy Technology Programs for Students

• Breakthrough To Literacy Program (updated by District)

• Literacy Websites List compiled by Technology Facilitator

• Online Read Aloud Stories and Poems• Grade Level Literacy Programs on CD- ROMs

to reinforce learning (Phonics -4- Kids)• Teacher-made Literacy Web pages and Trivias

prepared by Competent Teachers and Shared among teachers

Technology Infrastructure in School District

• EChalk-Web Communication System• District-Wide Computer Network• 3 Internet Connected Computers per

classroom• Breakthrough to Literacy (BTL) Program

(updated regularly by the district) • Earphones with Mouthpiece• Microsoft Software Package-Word,

PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

Assessing Student Success

• Breakthrough to Literacy built-in Assessment component

• Book Reports written using Integrated Software (Word, PowerPoint)

• Informal or Teacher-made Literacy assessment incorporating technology

• Improvising Online Literacy Assessment Tools (Developmental Reading Assessment –DRA)

• Language Arts Literacy Assessment Rubrics Aligned with the Language Arts and Technology Standards

Parental and Community Involvement

• Parent-Child Computer Program• Community Technology Volunteers• Parent-Child Technology Workshops• Online Homework Website • Public Libraries Free Internet Access • Adapt-A-School Programs to promote

Literacy

Innovation and Replicability of The Technology Plan

• Breakthrough to Literacy Program can easily be innovated and replicated in other schools by Program Owners

• List of Literacy Websites can easily be shared among schools

• Computers in all schools have Integrated Software for student use

• Online Assessment can be utilized by any school in the District

Bibliography on Technology and Language Arts Literacy

• Useful site on Language Arts Literacy Activities for all Grades:– http://www.enchantedlearning.com

– http://www.udel.edu/ETL/RWN/Activities.html

– http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/la.html

– http://www.readwritethink.org/

Works Cited• Beard, Carla, “Reading, Writing and Technology.” Access Learning,

Dec. 2003.• Hasseibring, Ted S.; & Goin, Laura I. “Literacy Instruction for Older

Struggling Readers: What is the Role of Technology?” Reading & Writing Quarterly, Apr-Jun2004, Vol. 20 Issue 2.

• MacGregor, Doug. “Literacy Software Saves Struggling Readers.” The Journal, Nov 2004, Vol. 32 Issue 4.

• Watts-Taffe, Susan; Gwinn, Carolyn B.; Johnson, Julie R.; & Horn, Marcia L. “Preparing Preservice Teachers to Integrate Technology with the Elementary Literacy Program.” Reading Teacher, Oct. 2003, Vol. 57.