Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Elementary Literacy Guide


Elementary Literacy Guide

Lori Jiava

 

Supporting Early Literacy with Technology in all aspects of Education

 
The benefits of using technology are immeasurable when looking to enhance and support early literacy. By utilizing internet resources, electronic books, word processors and interactive games, children have the ability to interact with broad based information while absorbing and learning in a multitude of ways. In order to develop the many different areas of a child’s brain, research shows that by using auditory and visual tools, through multimedia, children decoding skills are developed and enriched. This guide highlights some of the beneficial technology which help support early literacy. 

 

 
General Support with digital literacy

                                      
Success for All Foundation


SFAF's elementary programs combine a cooperative-learning framework with detailed lessons that guide effective instruction in critical academic and social skills. Lessons incorporate multimedia, puppet skits, and videos to support classroom instruction and keep students engaged. Interactive lessons are fully aligned to the Common Core State Standards.

 

Easy Tech  K-8


Equip students with critical skills including keyboarding, word processing, digital citizenship, and online safety, as well as media and information literacy skills

 


Digital Literacy Reframed – Primary Schools


Educational and informative research conducted on the effectiveness of Digital Literacy in primary schools

 

Digital Media Literacy for Early Childhood Educators


Supporting early childhood teachers so that they are better prepared and infuse fast pace technology.

 
                                                                                
Using Early Childhood Education to Bridge the Digital Divide


A basic foundation for all elementary educators so that they can create a conduit to help bridge the digital divide and create opportunities for the youngest learners.

 

Media Literacy is Elementary: Teaching Youth to Critically Read and Create Media


Supportive evidence that illustrates how media literacy can—and should—be taught as early as possible.

 



Teach Good Citizenship with –Digital Literacy with Apps, Videos,Games

 

 

Digital Passport


Common Sense Education’s award-winning suite of engaging videos, fun games, and collaborative classroom activities that address key issues facing kids in today's digital world. Now available as a mobile app on iTunes and Google Play

 

Digital Compass


 Where are you headed? The only educational game that gives kids the freedom to explore how decisions made in their digital lives can impact their relationships and future




iTunes U


Bring your classroom together on iPad
 
 
Additional Resources

 

     ELA  -   Science   -  Math       

  Learn English

with

Electronic Books & Digital Literacy

 
These help all students in early development

 

Storyline Online



We Give Books


 
 

Online Storytime by Barnes and Noble



 

International Children’s Digital Library


 

Raz Kids



ABCya!


    

English Games


 

 

Additional resources for primary digital learning

 
Learn Math

 

 

Kids Math Games


Learn numbers, facts, Geometry thru watching videos, online games, electronic quizzes

 

Math-Whizz


Virtual Math for K-8- aligned with Common Core Standards


Learn Science

 

Science Kids…Fun Science & Technology for kids


Learn Science facts, basic Biology, Chemistry, Weather, Space, Animals, Physics

By watching videos, playing games on line and printing worksheets



Discover Education…Science Techbook


Science tech-book helps teachers transform technology into their instruction. Hands on activities and virtual labs

1 comment:

  1. Great work Lori! Your section on teaching citizenship through the use of digital literacy is ear and dear to my heart, as it is a key component of my research work. I like how the resources you have chosen are focused not only on key learning concepts, but incorporate fun activities for students. They also show the importance of learning digital literacy at a young age, which will have them well-prepared for the inevitable changes we will continue to see in new media.

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