Share Paper: Technology Integration in the Primary Grades: Enhancing Literacy Instruction Through iPads and Teacher Professional Development

  1. Heather Monroe-Ossi, Florida Institute of Education at the University of North Florida, United States
  2. Tiffany Ohlson, Florida Institute of Education at the University of North Florida, United States
  3. Stephanie Wehry, Florida Institute of Education at the University of North Florida, United States
  4. Cheryl Fountain, Florida Institute of Education at the University of North Florida, United States
Tuesday, March 26 5:15 PM-6:15 PM Grand Ballroom D

Abstract: The integration of technology and literacy is essential to developing 21st century skills to create successful learners. In this presentation, presenters will describe how iPads are being utilized by primary grade teachers to enhance literacy instruction in their classrooms. Participants will: (1) gain knowledge of the iPad as an instructional tool to provide differentiation using multiple modalities and groupings, and (2) become more knowledgeable about choosing and using appropriate apps for instructional purposes. Using interactive techniques to promote adult learning, presenters will model use of iPads with various groupings, model use of specific apps chosen to differentiate learning for children, ...