Technology Tools to Support Early Literacy - Early Writing Tools
This session will explore strategies and resources that support young children in exploring writing tools, moving from drawing and scribbling to making letters, and establishing an understanding of the power of expressing their own thoughts in print as the foundations for early writing skills. We will examine instructional routines and resources that help young learners develop as emergent writers. The session will examine both digital and low tech resources that are integral components of successful early literacy programming. There will be a specific focus on ensuring that early literacy instruction is accessible to children with communication and physical disabilities.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe 2 ways that early writing can be supported by digital technology
2. Describe 2 ways that early writing can be supported by low tech resources
3. Identify 2 resources that educators can provide access to literacy instruction for young children with communication and/or physical disabilities
tags: Early Childhood
Early Childhood Technology Apps for Language Development with Beth Poss
This session will build on the information presented in Session 1 and examine selected apps and technology resources that can be powerful tools to support language development through play for young children, including those with language delays and who may be using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). We will apply the considerations for choosing an effective early childhood technology learning resource to examine apps that promote receptive and expressive language development. The session will also focus on strategies for educators and families to use these resources not simply as something to entertain their child, but to build the skills that children need to be effective communicators.
Learning Outcome
- Identify 3 effective apps in both of the areas of language and problem solving
tags: Early Childhood
Early Reading Tools with Beth Poss
Focused instruction in early literacy is critical for young children with disabilities to ensure that they have opportunities to develop the skills needed to become readers and writers. This series will explore best practices in providing emergent reading and writing instruction with a focus on how to make early literacy experiences accessible for children with complex communication and physical needs.
Participants will be able to:
1. Describe 4 ways that early reading can be supported by digital technology
2. Describe 4 ways that early reading can be supported by low tech resources
3. Identify 4 resources that educators can provide access to literacy instruction for young children with communication and/or physical disabilities
tags: Early Childhood, Reading
What the Research Says and How to Use This to Choose Apps for Early Learning with Beth Poss
This session will provide an overview of current research on and recommendations for screen time and the use of media with young children. Based on this, we will examine what makes an appropriate early childhood app or technology tool and how to select the most effective early childhood technology learning resources from the thousands of options that are available for our phones, tablets, and computers.
Participants will be able to
1. Discuss 5 reputable sources that discuss the appropriate use of media with young children
2. List 7 criteria for an effective early childhood app
tags: Early Childhood
Early Childhood Mathematics Series: Session 2 - Block Play & Shapes with Beth Poss
This series will help educators understand the development of conceptual mathematical skills, how to build a foundation for mathematical thinking, and how to adapt mathematics instruction to make it accessible and meaningful to early math learners. Participants will gain an understanding of the progression of math skill development in young learners, and how to foster this in students with disabilities. We will examine how exploration with a variety of physical and digital resources can aid in the understanding of mathematical concepts, and how to provide adaptations for students with a range of disabilities. Learn how everyday routines and activities can build the foundations of mathematics competence in young children.
Session 2: Block Play and Shapes
Block play encompasses a developmental continuum of skills that is critical to the later development of mathematical skills related to geometry and measurement. This session will focus on increasing educators' understanding of the continuum of block and shape play and how to foster this in young children with developmental delays. Go beyond dump and fill and knocking down blocks and explore how using blocks and shapes in increasingly complex play schemes enhances mathematical competence.
tags: Early Childhood
Designing an Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom Series - Social Environment with Beth Poss
The Social Environment encompasses relationships and interactions between children/ teachers; teacher/ teacher; family/ school. This session will examine resources that support young learners in communicating and connecting with peers and adults, developing friendships, and regulating their behaviors. In this session, we will look at resources to support communication, social-emotional development, and leverage cultural and linguistic diversity as a strength. Viewers will learn how to critically examine their current classroom and consider modifications that they can make to the social environment that supports play, communication, and learning.
tags: Early Childhood
DEMONSTRATION - ORCAM Reader
This short video provides an overview of the OrCam Reader. Information about this product can be found on EDUCATION.AT4ALL.COM by linking to https://education.at4all.com/item?itemIds=180234%2C180255
tags: Reading
Three Excellent Tools to Promote Reading Comprehension with Karen Janowski
The ability to understand fiction and non-fiction materials of all genres is an important skill for learners. This webinar explores three outstanding tools that build background knowledge and vocabulary, bypass attention and active memory skill issues and provide scaffolded supports necessary for students to become effective readers. Viewers will be amazed to learn about the features embedded in these excellent tools that support all learners. Let’s help our students become expert learners!
Objectives:
After viewing this webinar, teachers will be able to identify four main foundational skills necessary for effective reading comprehension
After viewing this webinar, teachers will create a customized article, with appropriate scaffolded supports, adapted for learner variability in their classroom.
tags: Reading
DEMONSTRATION - Adaptive Scissors
This short video provides an overview of Adaptive Scissors. Information about this product can be found on EDUCATION.AT4ALL.COM by linking to https://education.at4all.com/item?searchPhrase=scissors
This video was made in collaboration with Teacher Education Students at the University of Nebraska Kearney.
DEMONSTRATION - Take-n-Talk Go! Board
This short video provides an overview of the Take-n-Talk Go! Board. Information about this product can be found on EDUCATION.AT4ALL.COM by linking to https://education.at4all.com/item/itemdetails?id=12929
This video was made in collaboration with Teacher Education Students at the University of Nebraska Kearney.
tags: AT Tools, Visual Strategies
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