Developing an awareness of the impact of technology in planning/programming for reading instruction

1. Interacting through both linear and non-linear forms of text

1.1. Videos

1.2. Slideshows

1.3. Timelines

1.4. Online applications

1.5. Ipads

1.6. Organizers

2. Creative applications of new media

2.1. Poetry and technology

2.2. Weebly

2.3. Social media

2.4. Podcasts/video channels

2.5. Online discussion groups

2.6. Class portals

3. Fluency in reading and creating electronic media

3.1. Slideshows (i.e. PowerPoint)

3.2. Tables

3.3. Graphics

3.4. Pictures

4. Differentiated Instruction

4.1. Assessment through conversation

4.2. Observational Assessments in online forums

4.3. Incorporating stufent interest via media

5. Interplay between oral, written, and visual forms of text

5.1. Display learning in a wide variety of forms

5.2. Presentations

5.3. Public Speaking

6. Communication Skills

6.1. Communicating cooperatively in group discussions

6.2. Email

6.3. Online bulletin boards

6.4. Blogs

6.5. Exchanging work or ideas in the form of group discussions or threads

7. Extend learning beyond the classroom

7.1. Reflections

7.2. Connecting awareness of media use in their daily lives

7.3. Metacognition