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=**Integrating Technology into K-2 Literacy Instruction**=

Thank you for taking part in this workshop. After five days, you should feel confident in your skills to create literacy lessons and activities that integrate the many technology tools you have available to you in your classroom and at school. This wiki will provide you with more information on the layout of this training, and where to find information about each day, as well as all of the activities and materials to independently work your way through Day 2 of the workshop!

Below is information about me and an introduction to this workshop.

=**Who am I?**=

My name is Carly Fox, and I taught first grade for three years at Community Academy Public Charter Schools (CAPCS) - Amos 1 Campus in Northwest Washington, DC. I received my undergraduate degree in Inclusive Elementary and Special Education from Syracuse University. Currently, I am pursuing my master's degree in Instructional Technology from University of Maryland University College. I believe that with the integration of technology throughout our curriculum, we can prepare our students for the 21st century workforce. Many of our students are technology-savvy, and are engaged and motivated when technology is used in their learning. Technology integration is more than exposure - it is about teaching our students to be competent technology users who can independently use technology tools to enrich their understanding of grade-level concepts and skills. As a teacher, I use my PolyVision (Promethean) interactive white board, document camera, laptops, desktop computers, online learning resources, and iPads to enhance my teaching, and increase my students' achievement. Technology is ever-changing, and as educators, we have a responsibility to learn how to use many different tools with our students.

=Workshop Introduction=

Throughout the next five days, we will spend quality time learning about effective approaches of integrating technology into our K-2 literacy instruction. Each day, you will have opportunities to share your own experiences and challenges with using technology. These conversations will help create our professional learning community.

Day 1 - Today we will look at current research articles and discuss the importance of integrating technology into literacy instruction.

Day 2 - Today will focus on using the PolyVision board as a technology tool to enhance literacy instruction.

Day 3 - Today will focus on using iPads as a technology to enhance literacy instruction.

Day 4 - Today will focus on using online resources as a technology tool to enhance literacy instruction.

Day 5 - Today will focus on analyzing literacy assessment data from Discovery Education and revising our Technology Action Plans.