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=Day 3: Integrating iPads into K-2 Literacy Instruction=

Below are brief descriptions of the morning and afternoon sessions. Click on the documents to read in-depth lesson plans for each session.

Morning:



The session will begin with having teachers explore with the iPads. Since this is a technology device that teachers use the least, before we dig into how to use them with literacy instruction, it is important that teachers feel comfortable with navigating through the apps and using the apps that were pre-downloaded on the devices. Teachers will share their explorations with a partner – what are you already thinking about in terms of integrating this device into your instruction? I will do a demo lesson on using an iPad to lead a guided reading session using the Cat In The Hat app (focus on answering questions about reading, identifying rhyming words, and sequencing).

Afternoon:



Most of this session will be devoted to teachers working in their grade level teams to brainstorm how to integrate the iPads into the first six weeks of literacy instruction. Teachers will go through some of the apps together and determine which component of literacy it would fit best into. Teachers compile a list and create a table of how certain apps can be used to teach standards within the first unit of the ELA curriculum. Instructional coaches will spread themselves out among the groups to share their knowledge of the curriculum and best practices in addition to the technology integration. Teachers will share their ideas and at least one app that they found would be most effective to integrate into their teaching. Teachers will share apps that they would like to have put onto the iPads with the administrators. The administrators will share those with the Director of Technology, who can have the apps put on before the school year begins.