2. Community Event District Educator Role: Kimberly Miniter ENG620 Dr. Patricia Neely September 28, 2015

3. Enhanced Literacy Through Technology 1997: Congress identified gaps in literacy. Would technology help? Today: “New Millenium Learners” believe technology is a “fundamental tool” in the classroom (Housand & Housand, 2012) Technology: Puts the power of learning in student’s hands (Housand & Housand, 2012) Allows for greater differentiation of learning Increases intrinsic motivation Encourages autonomy Mobile

4. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is it? Curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students Why is it important? UDL reaches the greatest number of students with a wide variety of means in order to achieve academic success How does it work? Teachers offer a variety of learning methods that tailored to the needs of students individually and collectively Who does it benefit? Students of all ability levels -- UDL enriches learning for ALL students

5. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Apple Which form appeals to you? The picture? The word? The sound?

6. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Technology alone does not enhance literacy Strong lesson plans Parental and community involvement Smart Board Tablets MP3 The right tools :

7. Mission Pennsbury School District, in partnership with students, parents and educators, is dedicated to developing and delivering the highest quality education through the use of differentiated instruction with a rigorous and thorough curriculum supported by a sophisticated technological platform that will inevitably prepare students for life as productive citizens in the 21 st century.

8. Goals 1.Pennsbury will offer a diverse array of courses through a variety of technological means that incites the interest of all types of learners by offering a truly differentiated curriculum. 2.Pennsbury students and teachers will be afforded the highest level of technology available to meet their needs, working together to achieve academic success making technology a “right”, not just a “privilege”.

9. Course Offerings Course Title Grade Level Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development2-5 Examining Dr. Seuss3-6 Grammar and Composition5-10 Language Arts6-8 Biographies and Bibliographies6-12 Technology in Literature6-12 The Humanities: Culture and Literature in the 20 th Century9-12 Poetry and Short Stories11-12 Writing in the Digital AgeCTE Reading and Research for Career ProspectsCTE A sampling of literary courses currently available in the elementary, middle, high schools and the CTE program:

10. 21 st Century Skills “The skills and knowledge that students need to succeed in life.” (Framework for 21 st Century Learning, n.d.) Intentionally taught throughout the District from kindergarten through CTE Identifiable in courses from reading to science to math

11. 21 st Century Skills: Courses Specific course example: Reading and Research for Career Prospects “Business and entrepreneurial literacy” (Framework for 21 st Century Learning, n.d.). What to look for in a job description Where to find jobs and resources for future success How to read a contract and what are “red flags” “Learning and innovation” (Framework for 21 st Century Learning, n.d.) What technology do students need to know for entering the workforce? Where can students access job databases and how are they used?

12. 21 st Century Skills: Technology Classroom upgrades Smart Boards Wireless, fiber optic internet Technology upgrades Tablets MP3 Laptops Sign out for homework and return to library the next day

13. CAST. (2010, January 6). UDL at a glance [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/bDvKnY0g6e4 Dahlgren, M. (2008). Retrieved September 26, 2015, from http://www2.ed.gov/programs/readingfirst/2008conferences/language.pdf Dalton, B., & Grisham, D. (2011). 10 Ways to Use Technology to Build Vocabulary. Retrieved September 27, 2015, from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/10-ways-use-technology-build-vocabulary Education Update: Leveraging Technology to Improve Literacy. (2008, October 1). Retrieved September 24, 2015, from http://www.ascd.org/publications/newsletters/education-update/oct08/vol50/num10/Leveraging-Technology-to-Improve-Literacy.aspx Edyburn, D. L. (2013). Inclusive technologies: Tools for helping diverse learners achieve academic success. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. Framework for 21st Century Learning - P21. (n.d.). Retrieved September 24, 2015, from http://www.p21.org/our-work/p21-framework Housand, B. C., & Housand, A. M. (2012). The role of technology in gifted students' motivation. Psychology in the Schools, 49(7), 706-715. Retrieved from the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford Library. UDL and Technology. (2014, July 31). Retrieved September 25, 2015, from http://www.udlcenter.org/aboutudl/udltechnology References