Orange Elementary's Tech-Enhanced Literacy Class Activities for K-2 by Caitlin Black

Book Creator- Communicator

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Students can bring their stories to life by turning them into a digital book.

Helpful Webites

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Comment with websites you have found helpful and would like to share with your peers.

Padlet Word Wall- Thinker

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Make a class padlet with phonics patterns or sight words for students to add to or reference.

Reading Response Centers

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Set up digital reading response stations using Seesaw or BookCreator where students can:
- Draw pictures about their reading
- Record video book reviews
- Create digital reading journals
- Make story maps using templates

Customize requirements based on grade level and reading ability.

Vocabulary Photo Hunt- Balanced, Thinker

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Students use the camera app and Seesaw on iPads to:
- Take photos of objects representing vocabulary words
- Record pronunciation of words
- Make simple sentences using the words

Adjust word difficulty and tasks based on grade level.

Digital Reader's Theater communicator, balanced

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Students participate in reader's theater activities using technology such as camera, or garage band:
- Record parts using iPads
- Practice with audio recordings
- Create simple props and backgrounds
- Perform and record final versions

Assign parts based on reading levels and provide appropriate scripts.

Interactive Writing Conference

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Use iPads during writing conferences to:
- Record teacher feedback
- Mark up student work using Apple Pencil
- Set specific writing goals
- Track progress over time

Customize conference focus based on individual student needs.

Reflection Template

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This reflection sheet is designed to help K-2 IB PYP teachers thoughtfully consider their use of technology in the classroom. By reflecting on what worked well, the challenges faced, student responses, and potential improvements, teachers can effectively integrate technology to enhance learning experiences. The reflection promotes continuous improvement and informed decision-making regarding technology use in alignment with the IB PYP framework.

Epic! - Knowledgable, Inquirer

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Extends the school library to more recent books, diverse characters, and a large collection of nonfiction titles with various levels.

Keynote- Communicator

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Students can use text-to-speech to write a story.
Pair with a finger or an Apple Pencil to practice letter formation and handwriting.

IB PYP Learner Profile

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AI platforms- Risk-Taker, Open-Minded

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Students can learn the importance of details when they are describing characters or a setting by seeing what AI creates for them through their explanation.

Write Reader- Thinker, Reflective

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App that helps students correct their writing

Garage Band- Reflective, Balanced

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Students can record themselves reading and then play it back to hear themselves. Students can keep these in a portfolio as they learn to reflect on their learning and progress.

Keynote- Thinker

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Create differentiated flash cards for students to practice.

Seesaw- Communicator, Reflective

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Create differentiated puzzles for targeted phonics practice.
Record a close-up of your mouth saying different sounds for students to mimic and record.

RazKids- Knowledgeable

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Assign students differentiated books to read that are on their reading level. Students will read books, record their reading, and answer comprehension questions.

Make a Podcast! Communicator, Open-Minded

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Students can turn their writing into a podcast for the school community to enjoy using Podcast! or Spotify!.

Spotify!- Balanced, Open-Minded

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Story time can be audio with read alouds on spotify.

Novel Effect- Communicator

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Pairs with the readers voice to bring interactive sounds effects and music to read alouds.

Apple Classroom Tips for Teachers

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Lalilo- Risk-Taker

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Game-based differentiated phonics practice that adjusted based on student progress.

Writing Wizard- Communicator

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Students can use their finger or an Apple Pencil to practice letter formation.

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This section features digital tools that support phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension in early readers.

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These tools help students build foundational skills in decoding, sound-letter recognition, and phonemic awareness.

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Empower students to express their ideas through digital storytelling, voice typing, and multimodal text creation.

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Templates, tips, and inclusive strategies to integrate technology meaningfully into your literacy instruction while supporting diverse learners.

Planning Template with Tech Integration

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The file is meant to be downloaded and edited to best fit your needs.

Apple Forum

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This forum connects teachers as they share resources they have found helpful when using technology in their classrooms.

VoiceThread-Inquirer, Communicator, Reflective

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Students can record drafts, provide monitored peer feedback, orally rehearse their ideas before putting them into writing, and make revisions.

ChatterPix- Communicator, Thinkers

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Creative and interactive way for students to record themselves practicing letter sounds, blends, or sight words while animating a picture of the letter or word.