In this webinar, K-1 teachers are exposed to a variety of technology tools that can effectively enhance their literacy program. Numerous online e-book resources are shared. Participants will explore the recently licensed Clicker 6 and discuss how it can support students both in Reading and Writing. Ideas for using Pixie, as well as some free online picture books, will also be examined.
Audience: Grades K-1
Resources:
- Find Danuta on Twitter
- Danuta’s slides (coming soon) and Google Drive folder of resources
- Ministry documents: A Guide to Effective Instruction in Reading (K-3), A Guide to Effective Instruction in Writing (K-3)
- BookFLIX
- Unite for Literacy; “Spring Senses” (sample ), “Spring Comes to the Desert” (sample)
- National Geographic Explorer; “A Butterfly is Born” (sample); Teacher’s section
- Oxford Owl
- Learn360
- YouTube for Children; “Spring is Here” (sample)
- Reading is Fundamental
- SafeShare.TV
- Symbaloo (bookmarking tool):
- Epic App
- Clicker 6; tutorials
- LearnTeachLead; K-3 resources
- Balanced Literacy Diet (from OISE)
- OSAPAC (Ministry-licensed software)
- Find your Board OSAPAC contact