Abstract The goal of this investigation was to explore how a fourth grade teacher could integrate iP ads into her literacy instruction simultaneously teach print‐based and digital goals. used for three‐week period during selected apps that provided unique approaches helping the students meet their learning An explanation develop lessons meaningfully is presented, as well learned from project. Considerations integrating tablets, such ad, are provided. Because similar tablets relatively...

Abstract This research explores literacy teachers’ perceptions of integrating information communication technologies ( ICT s) into instruction. To this end, a national survey 1,441 teachers in the United States was conducted. The provided data concerning types and levels reported availability use s, beliefs about importance s instruction, perceived obstacles to doing so. analysis included descriptive statistics, an exploratory factor analysis, path used test model hypothesizing relation...

Considering the increased influence of digital technologies on daily life and young children’s use interactive technologies, early childhood educators are beginning to think about role technology in their classrooms. Many preschool programs purchase iPads, or similar tablets, for classroom use. Thus, it is important consider how can be used a developmentally appropriate manner with children. To this end, article describes iPads two classrooms four five year-old

Abstract With the adoption of Common Core State Standards by most states, use digital tools in literacy and language arts instruction has become critical importance to educators. These changes produce a need for better understanding how teachers can successfully integrate into their types knowledge they employ as do so. Thus, purpose this article is present Technology Integration Planning Cycle Literacy Language Arts support with integrating technology instruction. This instructional...

ABSTRACT Background In recent years, computer science education has emerged as a necessary part of school curricula for students all ages. With such momentum in this direction, it is essential that program designers, educators, and researchers ensure designed to be inclusive, effective, engaging students. Objective Accordingly, paper reports on the design implementation an inclusive digital learning platform accompanying curriculum scaffolding integrating coding into writing instruction...

This report presents several main collaborative design scenarios involved in designing a week-long summer camp program to engage elementary students physiological computing. The team consists of the research (the authors this report) and four school teachers from district with majority historically underrepresented southeastern state U.S. We present goals for co-design, followed by an account nature conversations discussions during synchronous co-design sessions. With leading questions,...

A national survey of 1441 literacy teachers in the US was conducted to understand integration digital technology into instruction. This paper reports results from open-ended questions aimed at determining teachers' perceptions about how improve professional development area integration. Data were analysed using qualitative methods. Respondents identified four factors that they believe would contribute effectively their own development: (a) time: time explore, practise, and prepare for...

The online reading, writing, and communication practices of students have been significant interest to literacy researchers teachers throughout the last several years, as insights into what are currently doing in outside school can inform they be expected know able do digital environments. Yet, little is known about activities, perceptions, preferences, skills preadolescent students. present study reports performance 1,262 fourth fifth graders on Survey Internet Use Online Reading. Results...

Abstract In this article the authors present concept of Coding Literacy and describe ways in which coding apps can support development disciplinary digital literacy skills. Through detailed examples, we how be integrated into instruction to learning Common Core English Language Arts standards. The also provide suggestions for getting started with discuss aspects teachers consider as they plan integrate their classrooms.

Abstract As teachers are purveyors of digital citizenship and their perspectives influence classroom practice, it is important to understand teachers' views on citizenship. This study establishes the Teachers' Perceptions Digital Citizenship Scale (T‐PODS) as a survey instrument for scholars investigate educators' students. Drawing upon existing research, theorized model was developed validated via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), resulting in 14‐item four‐factor model. Factor constructs...

Abstract This article using a persuasive writing example to showcase how digital technologies can be used support all students, especially emerging bilingual learners, as they learn genre‐specific norms for writing.

Abstract The purpose of this qualitative study was to document how pre-service teachers in a children's literature course experienced blogging on social networking site as form response. Understanding experience these tools can inform the ways we instruct them integrate Web 2.0 into their teaching. Analysis data revealed three themes: (a) Not but socially influenced; (b) excitement for blogging; and (c) discussion. Results underscore importance educating about role potential technology...

This study explored how 26 preservice secondary content teachers perceived their experiences participating in and developing a Twitter-based professional learning network focused on disciplinary literacy. Participants completed blog reflections anonymous online surveys to reflect experiences, which served as data for this study. A phenomenological approach was used analyze data, three themes emerged from analysis related teachers' perceptions: (a) the complexity of posting resources ideas...

The purpose of this case study was to examine preservice teachers' use the Technology Integration Planning Cycle (TIPC; Hutchison & Woodward, 2014 Hutchison, A., L. (2014). A planning cycle for integrating technology into literacy instruction. Reading Teacher, 67(6), 455–464. doi:10.1002/trtr.1225.[Crossref], [Web Science ®] , [Google Scholar]) integrate iPads Analysis revealed two findings related using TIPC plan instruction: (a) Though provides a structured approach that guides teachers in...

Background Presently, models of professional development aimed at supporting teachers’ technology integration efforts are often short and decontextualized. With many schools across the country utilizing standards that require students to engage with digital tools, a situative model supports building knowledge within their classrooms is needed. Purpose Study The purpose this study was examine how instructional planning delivery, as well perceptions proficiency integration, changed when they...

Abstract Barriers to technology integration in instruction include a lack of time, resources, and professional development. One potential approach overcoming these barriers is through collaborative work, or learning communities. This article focuses on one group teachers who leveraged their community focus integrating into literacy instruction. Through this experience, changed the way they approached integration. adds current literature development by exploring perspectives three fifth‐grade...

The purpose of this case study was to examine how iPads could be integrated into literacy instruction in a fourth-grade classroom ways consistent with new conceptions and that transform traditional by supporting readers creating multimodal responses reading. Results indicate several features the iPad support instruction, context which both skills literacies must taught. Data analysis revealed following four themes characterise supported integrating iPads: (1) choosing communicate message;...

Abstract Evolving digital technologies provide opportunities to engage students in activities that go beyond print‐based reading and writing help them develop skills for reading, writing, communicating with technology. Virtual reality apps are a rapidly emerging form of technology provides immersive experiences real or imagined environments. creates sensory involve sight, touch, hearing, motion allow users feel as though they physically present environment. These types can be used learners...

A systematic review of relevant literature was conducted to provide a source information and practical guidelines for teachers teacher educators consider instructional methods using digital tools in elementary language arts classrooms promote literacy. Focal studies are highlighted rich descriptions uses considerations integrating into literacy instruction. The following nine discussed methods, affordances, potential obstacles their use: (a) wikis, (b) video production tools, (c) blog/online...

This study explored the impact of a parent education program and contextual factors that influenced experiences families in program. Seventeen parents completed 9-week, face-to-face 15 similar online was designed as multiple case utilized multimethods for data collection analysis. An inductive approach Each parent-child dyad pre- postintervention video recordings shared storybook reading. The videos were analyzed using Adult Child Interactive Reading Inventory Wilcoxon signed-rank test used....

Abstract In a “post‐truth” era in which misinformation permeates digital environments, it is critical for teachers to help students develop media literacy skills by analyzing and evaluating messages. Through these processes, English language arts can also citizenship skills, they analyze media, create messages, then share their creations. These processes empower become informed citizens who actively engage civic advocate issues actions believe. This article explores the concepts of presents...