Archive for the ‘Reading’ Category
Analyzing the Quality of Reading Apps…
Posted: March 12, 2014 in Apps, Education, Instructional Technology, Reading, SchoolTags: apps, Education, Instructional Technology, Reading, School
Examining the Quality of Reading Apps
Posted: August 2, 2013 in Apps, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, literacy, Reading, Technology, Technology IntegrationOnline Resources on Inference
Posted: December 16, 2010 in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School, High School, Inference, Instructional Technology, Interdisciplinary, Learning, Middle School, Reading, Reflection, School, Students, Teaching, Technology, Technology Integration, Technology Planning
Inference – Online Resources
Simply put, an inference is also known as reading between the lines. The reader must put together the information the author provides and the information that the reader already knows to come up with the answer.
Lesson Plans (K-12):
http://www.liketoread.com/read_strats_infer.php
http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/71905.aspx
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1666
http://eduscapes.com/sessions/pilot/pilotinference.htm
Ideas (K-12):
http://www.edutopia.org/comic-books-teaching-literacy
Science (6-12):
http://www.teacherlink.org/content/science/class_examples/Bflypages/nos.htm
http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/physics/articles/bahcall/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/neutrino/
Logic Problems (K-12):
http://www.nationalmathtrail.org/il4a.html
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/brainboosters/
Elementary Activities:
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1675
http://www.gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsi-p.html
http://www.brainpopjr.com/readingandwriting/comprehension/makeinferences/preview.weml
Middle School Activities:
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/848
http://www.gamequarium.com/readquarium/skillsi-p.html
http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?str=reading&num=11&act=2&que=1
http://www.quia.com/pop/43335.html
High School Activities:
http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/40409.aspx
Resources (K-12):
http://www.brocktonpublicschools.com/page.cfm?p=2097
http://www.englishcompanion.com/pdfDocs/inferencenotes.pdf
Speech-Language:
http://www.angelfire.com/nj/speechlanguage/Onlineactivities.html
Its A Book Trailer
Posted: August 20, 2010 in 21st century, animation, books, cartoons, Computer, it's a book, literacy, Reading, Technology, wordsWatch as a book-loving ape and a tech-savvy donkey exchange words…from bestselling author Lane Smith comes this adorable nod to traditional books.
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Phonebook
Posted: June 21, 2010 in books, Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Reading, Technology, Technology IntegrationGotta Keep Reading – Ocoee Middle School
Posted: March 10, 2010 in Education, Reading, School, VideoI know there are some who don’t like videos like these, but I’d have to say this is pretty fly! I like it! 🙂
Waldenbooks CLOSED…
Posted: January 24, 2010 in books, Computer, Education, Family, Internet, Learning, Library, Media, News, Parenting, Parents, Reading, Reflection, School, Technology
Our local Waldenbooks is closing, is closed, it’s going away, gone. We are in a changing world where media has become available at the click of a mouse. I can’t say I don’t understand why the store has closed. Trends seem to make this inevitable especially in small town America. So, what to do?
We still have a library if you want a good book, and the library card is cheap! My kids love to go to the public library. They also loved to go to Waldenbooks, but those days are over. Our family has a Barnes & Noble account online, and we order books from Amazon, etc., but there is something about the tactile process of perusing a new book. It gives you time to get the idea of what it is about, it stimulates your imagination as you look at the cover art, and now we will have to drive several miles to get that opportunity. Sure there is a used bookstore in town; yes, there are new books at Walmart, but well, you know.
I grew up in a place where there was no bookstore. The library was “the bookstore” and it was a 15 mile drive one way, but my Mom took us there, often. I spent time in schools that had huge libraries compared to the middle school and elementary libraries my children attend today. My home has more books, on shelves, available to my two youngest kids than they have at their elementary school. So, what’s my point?
Waldenbooks has closed, and I think maybe the library might too! Oh it won’t happen all at once, but the Kindle and other handheld devices are bringing a slow death to the printed word. Is this bad? If the power goes out, yes! That will never happen: Haiti. Not every child has access to a Kindle nor can go to a Waldenbooks or Barnes & Noble, but for now they can go to the library. As we know there are more than books, there are computers hooked to the internet, and there are people. The greatest resource are the people. Hopefully, if a kid lives 15 miles away they have a mom, dad, grandparent, someone who will take them there, to the library. Hopefully.
Resources and such…
Posted: August 25, 2009 in Copyright, Current Event, del.icio.us, Digital Citizenship, Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School, Geography, High School, History, Instructional Technology, Interdisciplinary, Internet, Internet Safety, Language Arts, Learning, Library, Math, Middle School, Reading, School, School 2.0, Search Engines, Social Studies, Students, teachers, Tech Tools, Technology, Technology Integration
The following is a list of sites that have been shared with me over the past several days. Generally, you will see all kinds of findings in my Delicious links on the top right hand side of this blog. Enjoy!
What to read?
Math
That Quiz Math Test Activities (Science & Geography too!)
Social Studies/Current Events
National Geographic Little Kids
Science/Health
Digital Citizenship
World Languages
Virtual Field Trips (All Subjects)
Science Daily Articles…
Posted: March 27, 2009 in Education, Elementary School, Extracurricular Activities, High School, Learning, Middle School, Music, Music Education, Reading, School, Students, Talent, Youth
The following are two interesting articles from Science Daily:
Music Education Can Help Children Improve Reading Skills
Social Skills, Extracurricular Activities In High School Pay Off Later In Life
As educators we already know this, but it is always good to have research to help back it up!
Reading: Roy the Zebra
Posted: March 25, 2009 in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School, Home Schooling, Instructional Technology, Language Arts, Learning, Reading, School, School 2.0, Tech Tools, Technology, Technology Integration
Check out this wonderful reading site for young children: Roy the Zebra.
Information from the site:
“The site is home to a package of interactive games, stories and resources that have been developed to help emerging readers learn to read. The site can be used at school or at home. It’s one of the most comprehensive interactive literacy resources on the net that is freely accessible… no area of the site is password protected.
RTZ also aims to make life easier for educators who teach reading skills. We hope you enjoy the site’s simplicity, fun characters and logical structure. You’ll never be more than 3 clicks (…if that!) away from what you need.
Recently over 360 educators assessed the effectiveness of the resources on http://www.roythezebra.com – 100% of the respondents agreed that RTZ had helped their pupils become better readers, 100% agreed that the site made reading fun and 100% said that they would use RTZ in the future.”
“Reading, Math Software Found to Have Little Effect on Scores”
Posted: March 18, 2009 in Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Math, Reading, School, Tech Tools, Technology, Technology IntegrationEducation Week article: Reading, Math Software Found to Have Little Effect on Scores
Read this: “Writing in the 21st Century”
Posted: February 26, 2009 in Education, Elementary School, High School, Language Arts, Learning, Middle School, Reading, School, School 2.0, Students, teachers, Writing
It has been a bit but my cousin Nigel Pickard published his first novel titled One. This is not a shameless plug, and I have not been asked to publicize his book at all!
“One is the story of Sol and Kate Roberts, and their struggle to come to terms with their son’s autism. A love story, a coming-of-age novel and an exploration of the austic condition, this is a moving, thought-provoking and sometimes very funny debut novel.” I invite you to get a copy as it is excellent reading.
When the power goes out what technology do you use?
Posted: October 2, 2007 in Math, Reading, Technology, Uncategorized, WritingTags: power outage, Technology
Our power was off for several hours this evening and it was a pleasant experience. We had children sitting at the dining room table doing homework by candle light, I told stories about the olden days when I was a cowboy, and we were together because it was dark. There were no computers on nor television; yes, iPods were charged and available but no one thought to use them. The technology we used was mostly paper, pencils, and books. These forms of technology have served their purpose well for many years, and I have a feeling they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon because, you know, the power could go out at any moment.
Childsplay: Opensource (FREE) software for kids age 1-9!!!
Posted: August 23, 2007 in Early Childhood, Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School, Instructional Technology, Language Arts, Learning, Math, Music, Open Source, Reading, School, School 2.0, Technology, Technology Integration
I came across Childsplay today: open source (FREE) software that works on Mac, Windows, or Linux operating systems. There are several games in the software that test basic math and language arts skills along with other exercises that practice matching, listen, and memory skills. The activities help children learn fine motor skills as they navigate the computer keyboard and identify specific number and letter keys, mouse, and mouse pad movements. My 4 year old daughter and 6 year old son think these games are awesome!!! I do to, and best of all they are free. Download, install, and try them at home or school, but remember to get permission from your parents or the technology department or both! 😉 Enjoy!
