IDA Dyslexia Webinar | Integrating Reading Supports with Educational Technology

Support IDA's RED Global Soiree at https://www.classy.org/campaign/ida-g... In these difficult times, IDA is here to provide free, educational resources to families, teachers, and more. Please enjoy this webinar, "Integrating Reading Supports with Educational Technology" presented by Sharon Plante. #UntilEveryoneCanRead Check us out! Facebook -   / dyslexiaida   Twitter -   / dyslexiaida   Instagram -   / dyslexiaida   ____________________________________________________________________________________________ From the presenter: The utilization of technology (interactive screens, iPads, apps, and websites) can make reading instruction (decoding/encoding, fluency, and comprehension) a multi-sensory process that is engaging and explicit while maintaining the individualization and diagnostic-prescriptive aspects of the lesson. It can support the organizational challenges for necessary lesson materials that can occur when working with multiple students at once, while also allowing for ease of differentiation within a small group format. Additionally, educational technology can provide ways for the teacher to collect work samples and data from multiple students simultaneously and allow for individualized feedback. The session will focus on the use of various tools that can support differentiated and individualized engagement during various components of reading instruction. About the Presenter: Sharon Plante, an educator with over 23 years teaching experience in special education, currently serves as teacher and Chief Technology Integrator at The Southport School. As a Classroom Educator certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, she uses her training and understanding of technology to empower students with learning disabilities in the classroom and through virtual learning. Sharon has taken the work done at The Southport School and conducts presentations and workshops across the country and online providing other educators this training, incorporating best practices in professional development. She has provided workshops for Kent Independent School District (Michigan), Pennsylvania Department of Education, and the Assistive Technology International Association. Additionally, she has led virtual training for Learning Ally, Spotlight on Dyslexia, PaTTAN and the Center for Technology and Disabilities, while also presenting at the International Dyslexia Association and The Dyslexia Foundation. Sharon is the co-author of Utilizing Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities. She is a member of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools Commission on School Growth and Collaboration. Additionally, Sharon was awarded the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award from George Mason University College of Education and Human Development. Presentation Materials: Presentation Slides - https://app.box.com/s/6qsohfghs7v9hux... ____________________________________________________________________________________________ About IDA The International Dyslexia Association works to create a future for every individual who struggles with dyslexia and other related reading differences so they may live a richer, more robust lives because everyone deserves to read. Learn more at www.DyslexiaIDA.org How We Are Funded IDA receives no government funding. We are funded with private donations, membership dues, foundation grants, sales of publications, conference revenue and other development efforts. To discuss your giving options please contact: Sonja Banks, Chief Executive Officer The International Dyslexia Association 40 York Rd., 4th Floor Baltimore, MD 21204 410-561-6409 (phone) 410-321-5069 (fax) [email protected] The International Dyslexia Association is a 501(c)(3) IDA’s federal tax ID number is 52-0953609.