- Instructional Technology
- LA Tech Resources
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4 Fun Literacy Activities with Google Docs
21 Chrome Extensions for Struggling Students and Special Needs
Audiobooks, podcasts - both listening and creating (preferably creating)
Students could use Soundtrap, SpeakPipe, this Chrome extension, or Audacity (available in the App Depot) to create their sound recordings. Example: Kids read a book and record themselves reading. QR code with recording goes on the back of the book so that other kids can listen - great for older kids reading to younger. Could also be used for peer tutoring.
Book Creator App: Resources for Teachers
Common Sense Media: Tool Reviews - outstanding list of tools that can be sorted by subject, grade level, and more
Control-Alt-Achieve blog (tons of tips on ways to use the Google Suite in your classroom)
Create Cloze Reading Activities with Google Sheets and Other Tools
Creative Google Slides Uses for Students
Digital Tools for Language Arts
Flipgrid - SO many uses! Respond to a prompt, read aloud, track fluency over time, explain your thinking. Teacher can create unlimited topics on free account.
FreeTech4Teachers: Language Arts
Google Slides Choose Your Own Adventure Stories
Google Templates for Students from TCEA
Google Tools for Diverse Learners
How to Teach with Technology: Language Arts (from Edutopia; a few years old but several suggestions are still good)
Language Arts Resources from Elwood NY’s Instructional Technology Dept.
LiveBinders “Integrating Technology into the Language Arts Classroom" (lots of LiveBinders, each of which has lots of resources)
The Power of the Selfie Center
Random Writing Prompt Generators with Google Sheets
SPARCC Technology Integration Updates - ELA, ELL, and Languages
Special Needs #Edtech Treasure Chest
Student-Made Storybooks with Google Slides
Teaching 21st Language Arts Resources
Teaching Tools from Language Magazine
Touchcast: Create stunning, professional-looking videos with this app and a greenscreen (remember, these are available to check out from @pisdtech). Educator Guide: Engaging with the YouTube Generation
Especially for younger students:
12 Tips for Using Google Apps with Young Students
Consumption sites:
PISD Primary ELA Sites (“Skills A”)
PISD Intermediate ELA Sites (“Skills B”)
Not specifically about LA programs but worth a read:
What a Decade of Education Research Tells Us About Technology in the Hands of Underserved Students
