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Tablets for Literacy in Junior Infants

Video Overview

A Junior Infant teacher describes using tablets for literacy in Junior Infants. The pupils work at different stations, which include blending sounds, letter formation, tricky word practice, and dictation. The app being used for letter formation is Hairy Letters.

Description

A class teacher describes using tablets for literacy in Junior Infants. The pupils work at different grouped stations, which include blending sounds, letter formation, tricky word practice, and dictation. The app being used for letter formation is Hairy Letters. Assessment methodologies include teacher observation, peer assessment and feedback.

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Digital Learning Framework

This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):

Teaching & Learning (1. Learner Outcomes)

  • 1.1 Pupils use appropriate digital technologies to foster active, creative and critical engagement in attaining challenging learning outcomes.

Teaching & Learning (2. Learner Experiences)

  • 2.2 Pupils grow as learners through respectful interactions and experiences that are challenging and supportive.

Digital interactions, among pupils and between pupils and teachers, are respectful and positive, and conducive to well-being.

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Teaching & Learning, Primary, Assessment/Assessment Tools, Online Resources

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