Thursday, June 15, 2017

Technology-Based Literacy Resources and Practices With Special Promise: NEWSELA / Listenwise / Quizlet / Discovery Education


Join the ISTE Literacy PLN for our annual ISTE Conference Session 

"Technology-Based Literacy Resources and Practices With Special Promise"
Monday, June 26, 11:30 am–12:30 pm  -  301A


What’s new, exciting and inspiring in literacy instruction? Members of the ISTE Literacy PLN and invited guests will present emerging technology-based resources and practices with high potential to improve and transform learning and teaching. Leave this session with ideas, insights and resources ready to impact your classroom and practice.


Representatives from the following groups will join our panel!
 NEWSELA / Listenwise / Quizlet / Discovery Education

ISTE Conference Online Catalog Page: https://conference.iste.org/2017/program/search/detail_session.php?id=108203194

NEWSELA   https://newsela.com/
Teach reading the way you’ve always wanted to.
Newsela is the best way for
students to master nonfiction in
any subject.

Every article, every assignment, at every level.
Each Newsela text is offered at multiple tiers, for every student, no matter their level. That’s huge. Now students can study the same content and learn at their own pace—while teachers save time and headaches. It’s the definition of working smarter.

Listenwise – Listening that sparks learning listenwise.com
The Power of Listening
Listening comprehension advances literacy and learning for
all students. Teach and assess listening using the award-winning Listenwise program. Collections for English. social studies, science, and current events.

Quizlet https://quizlet.com/
Simple tools for learning anything

Search millions of study sets or create your own. Improve your grades by studying with flashcards, games and more.
Discovery Education http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

Transforming Teaching & Learning
We ignite student curiosity and inspire educators to reimagine learning with award-winning digital content and powerful professional development.

Techbook™ Digital Textbooks

Lead with content. Engage with digital. That’s the hallmark of Discovery Education Techbook. Standards-based with content that is relevant and dynamic, Techbook helps teachers differentiate and improve achievement with easy-to-use tools and resources.

Streaming Plus

With thousands of standards-aligned resources, Discovery Education Streaming Plus provides you with the tools to teach your students to think critically about the content they use, see, and experience in their daily lives and to ask questions about the world around them.