Presented at the Secondary Literacy Summit V
San Diego, CA - March 22, 2005

So you have computers in your classroom, but they’re dusty or it’s the same old thing—Web searches and word processing? This session provided teachers of any subject area, tips for using technology they already have or can get free to support the diversity of learners in their classes and help make the learning engaging and highly productive. What you can expect from the site:

• Technology tips to support the “Marzano 9”
  
• Insight about some really cool features in MS Word
  
• Awesome audio; MP3s & more to support learning
  
• The ELL learner; support for you, links for them
  
• Web sites, neat tools, and software recommendations galore

Presentation
• TechTips Supporting the "Marzano 9"
• Really Cool Features in MS Word
• Awesome Audio--MP3s and More...
• Digital Text - E-Books
• ELL--Support for You, Links for Them

TechTips
• What are they?
• Specific examples
• Resources & links

TechTips for Differentiated Instruction
http://www.westedrtec.org/techtips

Who are you? For the live presentation
With a raised hand...
• High or Middle
• General or Special
• Language Arts or Other Subjects

The "Marzano 9," what they are
Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., & Pollock, J. E. (2001). Classroom instruction that works: Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
http://shop.ascd.org/productdisplay.cfm?categoryid=books&productid=101010
• Identifying similarities and differences
• Summarizing and note taking
• Reinforcing effort and providing recognition
• Homework and practice
• Nonlinguistic representations
• Cooperative learning
• Setting objectives and providing feedback
• Generating and testing hypothesis
• Questions, cues, and advance organizers

Think • Pair • Share For the live presentation
• What Strategies Do You Currently Utilize?
• How Does Technology Currently Support Your Teaching?
• How Technology Might Further Support Your Instruction for Better Learning ?

More Reading & Research
Brabec, K., Fisher, K., and Pitler, H. (2005) Building better instruction. Learning & Leading with Technology. 31(5). Retrieved March 7, 2005 from
http://www.iste.org/inhouse/publications/ll/31/5/06b/index.cfm?Section=LL_31_5

TechTips "Marzano 9"
Similarities & Differences (Templates for Word & Inspiration)
• http://manila.esu4.org/instructionalstrategies/stories/storyReader$7
Note Taking with NoteStar (Website)
• http://notestar.4teachers.org/
Cornell Notes (Website & PDF)
• http://people.ucsc.edu/~mwax/resume/write/rubric/cornellnotesys/
Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback (Rubrics)
• http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php
Lesson Plans with Integrated Technology

Analyzing the Purpose and Meaning of Political Cartoons (Lesson Plan)
• http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=794
It's No Laughing Matter (Website)
• http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/features/political_cartoon/index.html
Editorial Cartoon Analysis (Downloadable PDF)
• http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson794/analysis.pdf

Resources & Links for the "Marzano 9"

Rutherford County Schools
• http://www.rcs.k12.tn.us/rc/departments/ITS/Teacher_Resources/webquest/Matrix.htm
  Technology resources which can be used to support the nine instructional strategies
  
• http://manila.esu4.org/instructionalstrategies/
  Integrating Technology into the Classroom using Classroom Instruction that Works
  
• http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/professional_development/strategies/

Really Cool Features in MS Word
• What are they? (See accompanying handout: Word_Features.doc)
• Specific examples
• Resources & links
• http://rtecexchange.edgateway.net/cs/rtecp/view/rtec_topics/41
• http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_word.htm

What is Digital Text?
Text is stored as strings of characters.
• If you can select and change the font of text on the computer screen, its electronic text.
• Many books and historical documents have been converted to digital format, for access via computer.
• New writing is being done to take advantage of hyperlinking and multi-media.

Why Use Digital Text?
Electronic documents can usually be searched, modified, and enhanced.

What Is Enhanced Text?
Consider the features of a textbook:
• Graphics: timelines, photos, diagrams, illustrations
• Layout of text and graphics
• Chapter/unit organization
• Added Questions, Definitions, Biographies, Context
• Reader's Guide and supports for ELL students
Put all these features into an electronic document or website,
• Added information, questions, links, graphics, or videos to enhance comprehension
• Audio versions, in a variety of formats, that can accompany text.

Free Enhanced Books: Project Intersect
Creating a set of digital books with a wide variety of resources to:
• support comprehension,
• extend reading strategies,
• provide background information,
• improve content area achievement, and
• help students meet state standards.
• http://intersect.uoregon.edu/

It's Here Now - Online Interactive Text Books
Enhancing text: Prentice Hall Interactive Text Books
http://www.phschool.com/iText/literature
• The interactive textbook is the same trusted content with the same pagination as your print textbook
Holt Online http://www.hrw.com/
• Includes printed version, interactive tutors, classroom management tools, tests, journals, audio files, video files, and additional activities that engage students in the subject matter

Who Does It Help?
• Those who have trouble reading standard print from books
• (i.e. visual display can be changed to meet the needs of the learner - how they "View" the information)
• Those who need additional information or supports placed immediately near the relevant text.
• Those who could benefit from manipulating or interacting with the text.
Read More at:
http://www.cast.org/udl/index.cfm?i=333

Where to Find Digital Text
A Tool for Student Searches
Selecting Digital Media Directories or Indexes
Marcopolo
• http://marcopolo-education.org
Web Quest
• http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/matrix.html
Kids Click
• http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/KidsClick!/

Awesome Audio--MP3s and More...
• Digital or E-Text
• Making the Text Talk
• Resources & links

What Is Talking Text?
(Or Text-to-speech)?
• Text to speech is any process or product in which a student is exposed to printed text while hearing it read aloud
• Words on the screen are read by the computer, on command.
• In some cases, the words need to be highlighted first.
- Allows reading of individual words or phrases.
- Works with word processors, websites, and more.
- There are text-to-speech utilities that allow you to change the voice
- Some applications highlight each word as read, so that students can follow along.

Talking Text Research
Talking text can provide one more tool for supporting comprehension for some students.
Rose, D. & Dalton, B. (2002). Using Technology to Individualize Reading Instruction. In C.C. Block, L. B. Gambrell & M. Pressley (Eds.), Improving comprehension instruction: Rethinking research, theory, and classroom practice (pp. 257-274). San Francisco: Jossey Bass Publishers.) Retrieved March 6, 2005 http://www.cast.org/udl/index.cfm?i=3096

Text-to-Speech
Classroom Example:
• http://old.cast.org/tesmm/pal_ge_seed6/pal_ge_seed6.html

How to...
Utilizing what you may already have:
• Using operating systems of standard computers - (Mac OS Text Edit)
• Using simple utilities to make your computer talk (For Windows- Read Please, E-Text Reader, Help Reader)
• Using standard features of some programs such as Inspiration, KidPix Appleworks
• http://rtecexchange.edgateway.net/cs/rtecp/view/rtec_sub/90

Consider: Low & High Tech Options
• CD-ROM or cassette tapes
E-Text conversion to MP3
• TextAloud (PC) - http://www.nextup.com/TextAloud/
• ISpeakIt (Mac) - http://www.zapptek.com/
Lesson Plans
• http://www.apple.com.au/education/ipod/lessons/
Read More...
• Reaching an Audio Learner with MP3 Files by: Nancy Powell
• http://www.teachersnetwork.org/ntol/howto/incorptech/mp3files.htm
• CAST On-line Handout MP3
• http://www.cast.org/udl/index.cfm?i=1580

Talking Dictionary
Merriam Webster Online
• And see hear the pronunciation of a word http://www.m-w.com

ELL--Support for You, Links for Them
• Focus on Reading - Based on National Reading Panel research findings
• 20-hour curriculum and PD module
• http://web.bcoe.org/minicorps/foreading/

A Treasure Trove of ELL Resources
4teachers.org
Professional Development > Bilingual Education and ELL
http://www.4teachers.org/profdev/bee.php

What Does Technology Integration Look Like?
InTime PT3 (great source video examples of technology integration)
• http://www.intime.uni.edu/

The Knowledge Loom
Adolescent Literacy in the Content Areas
http://knowledgeloom.org/adlit/index.jsp

Using Flexible Technology to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners: What Teachers Can Do
• A Knowledge Brief
By: Julie Duffield, Lisa Wahl
• http://www.wested.org/cs/we/view/rs/763

Presenter(s):
Kurt Larsen
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