NCRA+2016

=**DIGITAL LITERACIES: ENGAGING READERS WHO STRUGGLE **= =** #newlit **=

Introduce yourself and share a specific challenge you have with a reader who struggles to read
 * I. Getting to Know You (10 minutes)**

A. Who are struggling readers? (Hiller)
 * II. [[file:NCRA Institute - Struggling Readers 2016 3-12 Hiller updates (1).pptx|Struggling Readers, Digital Literacies, & Inquiry--Oh My!]] (30 minutes)**

Listen to teachers from AB Combs on their best teaching practices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-WFGHi6Dz4

B. Why are digital literacies important for struggling readers? (Shea)

C. Why use inquiry with struggling readers? (Marie)


 * III. Now It's Your Turn! **


 * Warm Up Exercise (15 minutes)** (Hiller)

Watch this example of a technology rich inquiry session in action: []

How would you scaffold your struggling readers during this process?


 * A. Conducting a PBI (45 minutes)** (Jennifer)

HOW DO YOU USE DIGITAL TOOLS TO HELP SCAFFOLD STRUGGLING READERS TO: (In your group, assign roles to complete the tasks: Facilitator, Scribe, Provocateur, Reporter {Everyone will be a researcher}) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e37IcyMjw3VUnrQEEgW1gALZ6m58l_gHm3gK8RV1MSk/edit?usp=sharing || http://memegenerator.net/instance2/4755693 http://memegenerator.net/instance2/4755731 ||
 * Institute Presenters || Ask Compelling Questions || PBI Hacks Url:
 * Group 1 || Gather & Analyze Sources || PBI Hacks Url: ||
 * Group 2 || Synthesize Claims & Evidences || PBI Hacks Url: ||
 * Group 3 || Evaluate & Revise || PBI Hacks Url: www.my21stclassroom.wikispaces.com search COPS ||
 * Group 4 || Publish, Share & Act || PBI Hacks Url: ||
 * ||  || PBI Hacks Url: ||
 * Group 6 || Synthesize Claims & Evidences || PBI Hacks Url:
 * Claims and Evidences Graphic Organizer
 * A+B=AB image ||
 * Group 7 || Evaluate & Revise || PBI Hacks Url: [|Keep Calm & Revise] ||
 * Group 8 || Publish, Share & Act || PBI Hacks Url:


 * B. Add your ideas for digital tools to the Padlet.**

Digital Tools for PBI

 * C. Create your PBI Hack in the style of a life hack. **

life-hack ˈlīfˌhak/ //noun// 1. a strategy or technique adopted in order to manage one's time and daily activities in a more efficient way.

A PBI hack could be:
 * Strategy represented by graphic organizer
 * Novel or clever t echniques described or demonstrated in a video
 * Hints to complete the phase represented by memes




 * IV. Share Out (15 minutes)**

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 * V. What Are Your Take-Aways from Today's Session? (10 minutes)**
 * Go to Today's Meet**

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 * Teaching and Leading Literacy - Graduate Literacy Cohort Program at NC State University. Apply by May 1.**


 * Key Resources:**
 * ILA Research Advisory on Dyslexia
 * Durham Rescue Mission Poverty Simulation ** [|Playspent] **
 * Match texts by level and interest @ [|TextProject]
 * #WeNeedDiverseBooks @http://diversebooks.org/
 * HELPS program for early literacy
 * TPACK in 2 minutes
 * Essential Technologies for Literacy in the Elementary Classroom
 * Struggling Readers and Instructional Level of Text
 * newlit.org


 * Key References:**
 * Spires, H., Hervey, L., Morris, G., & Stelpflug, C. (2012). Energizing project-based inquiry: Middle grade students read, write, and create videos. //Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, (55//)6, 483-493.
 * Spires, H., Bartlett, M.**, ** Garry, A., & Quick, A. (2012). Digital literacies and learning: Designing a path forward. Friday Institute White Paper Series. NC State University: Raleigh, NC.
 * Spires, H., Hervey, L., & Watson, T. (2013). Scaffolding the TPACK framework with literacy teachers: New literacies, new minds. In S. Kajder's and C.A. Young (Eds.), //Research on English language arts and technology// (pp. 33-61). Greenwich, CN: Information Age Press.
 * Spires, H., Kerkhoff, S., Graham, A., & Lee, J. (2014). Relating inquiry to disciplinary literacy. Friday Institute White Paper Series. NC State University.
 * Spires, H. (2015, April). The importance of expanding reading specialists in NC schools. OP Ed in News & Observer. Retrieved at http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article17557442.html