Welcome to READ 6100: Uses of Technology in Literacy Instruction

Scroll this page in its entirety for demographics concerning the course as well as information on manipulating the liquid syllabus/course website and Remind, the messaging system used for communication.  Note: You must join Remind (info below).  Course meets online, asynchronously.

*Content is located on the course Content  Modules page and subpages. It is imperative that you spend time with the content! There are nine content modules plus an entire page devoted to Artificial Intelligence.  

Catalog Course Description: Analysis of technological applications in literacy instruction; emphasis on computer uses in reading and language arts instruction.

Additional Course Description:  This course examines technology and explores ways that it can be integrated in literacy instruction. Primarily, it looks at what it means to be a 21st century learner and teacher; considers ways to use technology, especially digital tools, in instructional delivery; focuses on projects to be used as models for students; and deepens literacy knowledge of the five strands of the English language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing) while challenging us to be better educators and learners.

Have questions? 

Contact Dr. Comer below or here

Note: In addition to email and Remind texts, general course information may also be communicated to students through the Announcements tool in iLearn. For those desiring a more in-depth conversation, a Zoom or Teams meeting can be scheduled.  

Institutional support for things like technical help, please contact 

Institutional Support

If you are experiencing technical problems, visit the myTech IT Helpdesk for assistance. If you are having trouble with one of the instructional technologies (i.e. Zoom, Teams, Qualtrics, Respondus, or any technology listed here) visit the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) website or call 931-372-3675 for assistance. For accessibility information and statements for our instructional technologies, visit the CITL's Learner Success Resource page.

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Information Concerning Google Sites

There is an absolute plethora of information about Google Sites, from how to build a site to reviews. There are how-to videos and step-by-step guides available online; all you have to do is conduct a search for whatever it is you want to know and, in most cases, you will find it.  As a quick overview, see this video for a summary of the top 10 things teachers need to know concerning Google Sites.  

A note about this website:  Each page has a sub-page(s). Look to the right of the page and you will see an arrow pointing down.  Click on this.  A drop-down menu of the page(s) will appear.  Too, the magnifying class in the top right-hand corner will allow you to search the website by keying in what you need to find. You may want to access this video (note: it is also available on iLearn) to help you navigate the website.

Information Concerning Remind Text Messaging App

Remind is a messaging tool designed for teachers which allows you to communicate with students and/or parents. It is totally free and completely safe. You, the teacher, can correspond with students via text messaging or through email. For the purposes of this course, I encourage you to make use of the texting option as you don't need internet in order to access the messages. If you do not routinely text, then go for the email option. Regardless of the option, you must register for the READ 6100 Remind class. 

Note: I will never see your phone number nor will you ever see mine. Remind is web-based or accessible through an app. The app allows more interaction.

Joining READ 6100 Fall 2025 (both options lead to joining; choose one only):

• Option 1:  Text @reqad to 81010

• Option 2:  Click the Remind link 

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