Technology Read alouds
Some quick little books to consider adding to your technology lessons.
Why incorporate stories for teaching technology?
It’s a great way to introduce windows and mirrors into STEAM learning. Showing that technology can be accessible for students and teachers and brings up many great discussion opportunities. It’s also available as a reference all year through.
Some areas to read about…
01 | Digital Citizenship
02 | Coding
04 | Bonus
03 | History & Diversity
Topics like internet safety, appropriate use and responsibility.
Introducing coding terms and computational thinking processes.
Honourable mentions.
Encouraging STEAM learning for everyone.
Let’s look at some books!
These are all suggestions for various grades and topics. Only you know what’s best for your class so feel free to check some of these out at your local library to determine if they’re a great fit for your group before sharing them with your students.
Digital Citizenship
Finding Reliable Sources
Using Social Media
Finding Balance
Online Footprint
But I Read It On The Internet! By Tony Buzzeo
Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories By Elise Gravel
Nerdy Birdy Tweets by Aaron Reynolds and Matt Davies
Once Upon a Time Online by David Bedford and Rosie Reeve
The Fabulous Friend Machine by Nick Bland
The Couch Potato by Jory John and Pete Oswald�Dot by Randi Zuckerberg
Our Table by Peter H. Reynolds
The Technology Tail by Julia Cook
Coding
How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk
How to Code a Rollercoaster by Josh Funk
Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding by Linka Liukas
Rox’s Secret Code By Mara Lecocq, Natha�Archambault�
Ava in Codeland by Jess Hitchman, Gavin Cullen�Think Like a Computer by Terysa Ridgeway
How to Explain Coding to a Grown Up by Ruth Spiro
History & Diversity in STEAM
Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark and Katy Wu
Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? by Patrice McLaurin
Aaron Slater Illustrator by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
Rosie Revere Engineer by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts
Ada Lovelace by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Little People, Big Dreams series)
Honorable mention
A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga
Coding series by Caroline Karanja and Ben Whitehouse
Goodnight iPad by Ann Droyd
Very interesting links!
An awesome online collection of computing and coding books.�(You’ll need to create a free teacher account).
Carly and Adam STEM Read Aloud List�Many book title suggestions for various STEAM activities
Have the library come up with a curated list for books you’d like to feature.
Any suggestions?
Please let me know if you have any other great STEAM inspired reads!
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