{"id":6668,"date":"2023-10-14T15:41:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T19:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/conferences\/?page_id=6668"},"modified":"2023-12-05T20:41:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T01:41:25","slug":"literacy-in-the-digital-age","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/conferences\/events\/vste-2023\/literacy-in-the-digital-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the Peaks of Literacy in the Digital Age"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Navigating the Peaks of Literacy in the Digital Age<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"color: white; background-color: #4472c4; text-align: center;\">Tuesday, December 5, 2023 \u2b25 11:00 AM &#8211; 12:00 PM<br \/>\nPresented by Karen Streeter and Ruth Okoye<\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #b90843;\">Session Description:<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Equip yourself to be a literacy mountaineer, guiding students through the digital terrain. Learn to leverage technology to create personalized and inclusive reading expeditions for diverse learners. Encourage one another as we empower students to thrive as online readers and global citizens. With perseverance, planning, and teamwork, we can reach new literacy heights!<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outcomes:<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants will be able to identify and evaluate various digital tools and resources that can enhance reading comprehension and engagement for diverse learners; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants will be able to design and implement personalized and inclusive reading activities that incorporate technology, multimodal texts, and global perspectives; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants will be able to share their experiences and insights with other educators through online platforms and networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Download a <a href=\"http:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023_VSTE_Digital_Reading.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF copy of the slides here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"color: white; background-color: #b90843;\">Resource Materials:<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this <em><strong>Resource Materials<\/strong><\/em> section, you will find reference materials, tutorials, and how-to information that will help you review or extend your knowledge from the presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Culturally Diverse and Neurodiverse Students<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterup.com\/blog\/neurodiversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why you shouldn&#8217;t overlook neurodiversity in your DEI strategy<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/6-strategies-help-neurodiverse-students-fully-engage-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Strategies to Help Neurodiverse Students Fully Engage in Class<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prometheanworld.com\/gb\/resource-centre\/blogs\/neurodiversity-in-the-classroom-tips-for-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neurodiversity In The Classroom: Tips For Teachers<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.heinemann.com\/neurodiversity-resources-for-educators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neurodiversity Resources for Educators<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/how-schools-can-support-neurodiverse-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Schools Can Support Neurodiverse Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mheducation.ca\/blog\/neurodiversity-in-the-classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supporting Neurodiversity in The Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.innerdrive.co.uk\/5-ways-to-support-neurodiversity-in-the-classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 WAYS EDUCATORS CAN SUPPORT NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kappanonline.org\/rentenbach-prislovsky-gabriel-valuing-differences-neurodiversity-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valuing differences: Neurodiversity in the classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Audio Support for Struggling Readers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Podcasts\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Special Topics Collection: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19621\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Educational Podcasts for Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/enhance-your-social-studies-curriculum-with-podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enhance Your Social Studies Curriculum with Podcasts<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording):\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19737\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Podcasting 101: Using Podcasts in Your Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cultofpedagogy.com\/podcasts-in-the-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why You Should Bring Podcasts Into Your Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ccaeducate.me\/blog\/benefits-of-podcasts-in-education\/#:~:text=In%20education%2C%20podcasting%20is%20a,reading%20or%20watching%20a%20lesson.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">6 Benefits of Listening to Podcasts for Students<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.edpuzzle.com\/edtech\/podcasts-in-the-classroom\/#:~:text=Using%20Podcasts%20as%20Part%20of%20Your%20Curriculum&amp;text=Once%20you%27ve%20found%20a,as%20a%20group%20in%20class.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Use Podcasts in the Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Microsoft Edge for Read Alouds\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19598\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enrich Learning Experiences with the Edge Browser<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/tech-tool-of-the-month-microsoft-edge-browser-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tech Tool of the Month: Microsoft Edge Browser \u2013 Part 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2023\/03\/01\/read-aloud-and-immersive-reader-in-the-edge-browser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Aloud and Immersive Reader in the Edge Browser<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Using Multimedia Text Sets to Support Reluctant Readers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using Multimedia Text Sets for Student Knowledge Construction<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingrockets.org\/topics\/content-area-literacy\/articles\/multimedia-text-sets-how-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multimedia Text Sets: A How-To Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\" aw5Odc\"><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thetechclassroom.com\/home\/multi-mediatextsetsmmts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-Media Text Sets<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hyperdocs.co\/blog\/posts\/multimedia-text-sets-and-hyperdocs---whats-the-difference-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MULTIMEDIA TEXT SETS AND HYPERDOCS &#8211; WHAT&#8217;S THE DIFFERENCE?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Building Background Knowledge to Support Multilingual Learners<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Reading Treks\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/reading-treks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reading Treks<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engage &amp; Inspire with Reading Treks<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/digital-storytelling-using-google-my-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Storytelling Using Google My Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/lets-talk-about-5-ways-to-extend-national-read-a-book-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Let\u2019s Talk About: 5 ways to extend National Read A Book Day<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"CDt4Ke zfr3Q\" dir=\"ltr\">Virtual Field Trips\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=18716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Field Trip Resources<\/a> &#8211; Special Topics Collection<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/from-penguins-to-pandas-celebrating-national-zoo-and-aquarium-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From Penguins to Pandas: Celebrating National Zoo and Aquarium Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=18985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engage &amp; Inspire with Virtual Field Trips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Annotated Images\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Drawings in the Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/effective-strategies-for-supporting-english-language-learners-in-your-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effective Strategies for Supporting English Language Learners in Your Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Guided Independent Work for Advanced Readers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Twiducate (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=10800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reviewed here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Write the World (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=17622\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reviewed here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Playlists\n<ul>\n<li>OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Playlists to Personalize Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/professional-learning\/instructional-playlists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instructional Playlists Professional Learning Unit<\/a> (self-paced)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.slj.com\/neverendingsearch\/2018\/08\/17\/on-building-learning-playlists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">On Building Learning Playlists<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edelements.com\/hubfs\/Blog_Files\/How%20to%20Pick%20the%20Right%20Instructional%20Model%20for%20Your%20Classroom\/Playlist%20Building%20101%20Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Playlist Building 101<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"C9DxTc \">Twitter Chat Archive:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"XqQF9c\" href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19242\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"C9DxTc aw5Odc \">Student-Centered Learning Ideas with Playlists and Choice Boards<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #4472c4;\">Additional Strategies for All Readers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Choice Boards\n<ul>\n<li>OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engage &amp; Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation Pt. 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>OK2Ask (free, on-demand recording): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=19603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engage &amp; Inspire: Choice Boards for Differentiation Pt. 2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/choice-boards-for-the-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Boards for the Classroom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/article\/using-choice-boards-boost-student-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using Choice Boards to Boost Student Engagement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Reading Platforms\n<ul>\n<li>ReadWorks (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=14137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reviewed here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Reading Communities\n<ul>\n<li>Bookopolis (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=16289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reviewed here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>LitPick (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.teachersfirst.com\/single.cfm?id=15045\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reviewed here<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Videos<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U0OrpeV9WIY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Return to the <a href=\"https:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/conferences\/events\/vste-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VSTE 2023 Session 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