Literacy in the 21st Century Classroom
Doreen Pietrantoni: Doreen_pietrantoni@boces.monroe.edu
Liesl Toates: liesl_toates@boces.monroe.edu
Goals & Objectives:
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Uncover Literacy Opportunities using Technology
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Explore and Experience Resources & Databases
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Experience how Literacy and Technology Enriches Learning
Kickstart Conversation: https://answergarden.ch/618227
Opening Video – Primary example on how to use mobile devices for ready literacy.
Opening Activity:
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Open Schoology App on iPad, log in or create an account. Join our Course (Join Code: GP9TB-KNH37)
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Learn about the difference between the App and computer usages
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Learn the nuances of Schoology and how to use for reading and writing and to address Common Core Learning Standards
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Questioning Techniques – how to create engaging questions which promote inquiry
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These types of interactions work on all Learning Management Systems such as Google Classroom, Moodle, and Microsoft Classroom – Article Of Interest
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OverDrive
Overview - Navigating OverDrive and using OverDrive tools to highlight and take notes. OverDrive is App and web-based. Student log into OverDrive with their district school computer log in.
Let’s explore! Take some time to explore the above resources.
Regroup/Discussion:
Share what you like/don’t like. Turn to the person to your right and discuss how to use OverDrive in your classroom
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Book Creator App
Book Creator allows students and teachers to create books which can be saved and shared via the iBooks App.
Book Creator Books Include:
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Text
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Images
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Videos
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Hand Written Text
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Sound Applets
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50 Ways to use Book Creator with students!
Let’s explore! Take some time to explore the above resources.
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Epic
Epic! provides an unlimited selection of eBooks that can be instantly discovered, read and personalized for each individual reader. Epic! provides kids with a free personal library they can take anywhere.. Epic! is available on all iOS and Android devices.
Quick Start Guide
Let’s explore! Take some time to explore the above resources.
Regroup/Discussion:
Share what you like/don’t like. Answer Schoology Discussion #1
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Databases
NYS Archives: http://www.archives.nysed.gov
Rosen Spotlight eBooks: https://rosenlearningcenter.com
UN: Monroe1 PW: BOCES
Newsbank *NEW* – Teachers will access through their school libraries. Each link is different.
Let’s explore! Take some time to explore the above resources.
Regroup/Discussion:
Share what you like/don’t like. Answer Schoology Discussion #2
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NewsELA/Wonderopolis
These resources allow for engaged, non-fiction reading in which teachers can select 
the lexile levels (News ELA).
NewsELA includes anchor standards with many of the articles. Students and teachers will need an account in order to access NewsELA articles.
Wonderopolis shares wonders of the day and will read the article to students.
Let’s explore! Take some time to explore the above resources.
Regroup/Discussion:
Share what you like/don’t like. Answer Schoology Final Discussion
Closing Video
Lesson Template
Evaluation – www.monroe.edu/pd/evaluation
Updated January 2018
