Presentation for Springfield IRC
- 2. Technology as Motivation for Reluctant Readers An Odyssey of Research: Who We Are…
- 4. Washington School - Pontiac
- 5. Epiphany School - Normal
- 6. Streator High School – District #40
- 7. Road Map of Research Surveys Interviews Observations Variety of Technology
- 8. Road Map of Research Findings: Students love using technology Students respond favorably to using technology to read Students want more technology in school
- 9. Kindergarten – 3 rd Grade starfall.com internet4classrooms gamequarium.com
- 13. Free Downloads l Level-I Reading & Writing Journal Level-I Cut-Up/Take-Home Books Level-I Reading Awards Level-II Reading & Writing Journal Online Printouts Level-K ABC Printouts Phonics Puzzle Activities Online Book Printouts
- 14. Arts and Music Career-Technical ESL Foreign Language Health & PE Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Language Arts Mathematics Science Kindergarten + Pre-Kindergarten Classroom Organization Differentiated Instruction Integration Lessons Lesson Plans Web 2.0 Resources Project Ideas SmartBoards Timelines Virtual Field Trips WebQuest Assistive Technology Character Education Computer Teacher Resources Education News Graphics & Multimedia Holiday Links Media Specialist Resources Lists of Links Parents ( español ) Reference Sites Sources for Grants Teachers Teacher Tools Technology Coordinators Time
- 15. 1 Compare and Contrast Predictions A Fishy Story - read story online, then answer questions in Word or Works, or on paper Compare and Contrast - see two examples, find out about "flavors" of compare and contrast, then see strategies Compare and Contrast - practice quizzes Dig It! - interactive story predicting the outcome Compare and Contrast WebQuest - Mother Goose has been told that all of her fairytales and rhymes are too old. She is looking for boys and girls to help her rewrite a few of her old stories into newer or modern ones. 2 Main Idea/Theme Main Idea Mini Lesson followed by interactive quizzes. Main Idea practice - eight online interactive quizzes on Main Idea from the Manatee School District 3 Story Elements Short Story Elements - Online quiz
- 16. 4 Comprehension Reading Comprehension stories - interactive quizzes online for 2 stories Literal Understanding - interactive quizzes with factual information on planets Reading Exercises - comprehension, fill in and sequencing 5 Word Analysis Vowel Phonemes - What's the Pattern? - Click on the game What's the pattern. Select the correct vowel phoneme to complete the word. 6 Sentence Structure Parts of a Sentence - select naming part or telling part (subject/predicate) English Eggs - put the words in order to create a sentence Penguins on Ice - Make a Sentence - Choose Make a Sentence and put the penguins in correct order to create a sentence. Simple and Compound Sentences - Choose the correct answer by clicking in the bubble. 7 Suffix/Prefix Suffix practice - more practice on s/es and ed/ing Prefixes Say Plenty - a short slide show followed by an interactive quiz Suffixes say Plenty - a short slide show followed by an interactive quiz Create a new word - add prefix and suffix to words.
- 17. 8 Sequencing Monkey Business: Rain Forest Run Around – Click on the words to put them in correct order. (from Game Goo - Learning That Sticks!) Sequence the Story - drag the pictures in the correct order - Students can have the story read to them if necessary. Sequencing Lesson and Exercise - read and put the pictures in sequence Sequencing - Number the pictures in the correct order. Sequencing - Read story and answer questions about the order. 9 Contractions Contraction Practice - interactive contraction practice Contractions - type the contraction beside the two words Fly By Contraction Practice - find the correct airplane to match with the contraction Type the contraction - type the contraction form of words Contractions - Match game Contractions - Match game 10 Irregular Plurals Irregular Plurals - match the related words, singular to plural Irregular Plurals - match related words, oes, os Plural Nouns - add s or es Irregular Noun Plurals - interactive quizzes
- 18. 11 Synonyms/Homonyms Homonyms - from Fun Brain Homophone Song - video song; need Quicktime or RealTime Homophone Challenge - find correct word to complete sentence Homophone Match Game - find matches of homophones 8-17-07 Homonym worksheet - from RHL School A Feast of Homonyms - Match game Homophone Quiz - Online self checking quiz Homonym - Word Jumbler - Click on the game Sounds the Same - Click on the homonym to fill the gap in the sentence. Tooth Tally with Squanky the Tooth Taker - From Game Goo (learning that sticks) Synonym Study - graded practice on synonyms Synonyms and Antonyms - concentration style game Word Balloons - Find the synonyms in the balloons and reach the unicorn. 12 Grammar Parts of Speech - noun, verb, preposition, etc. (interactive quizzes) Parts of Speech Quiz - select correct part of speech Punctuation Paintball - Pick a level. Click on the correct punctuation then click on the part of the sentence that needs changing and fire! Whaddaya know? - quiz game with many topics to choose. Choosing Good or Well - Print off worksheet or let them work in groups orally writing down their answers. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence
- 19. 13 Compound Words Printable worksheet exercises on compound words - worksheet 1 - worksheet 2 Compound word matching exercise - drag the words to the other side to create compound words. Compound word game - Drag words to other side to create compound words. 8-17-07 Compound word game - Drag words to other side to create compound words. 14 Spelling Alien Scavenger Hunt: Letter Bugs - Use the mouse to click on letters that make up the word you hear. From Game Goo (learning that sticks) Alien Scavenger Hunt: Space Trash - Use the mouse to click on letters that make up the word you hear. From Game Goo (learning that sticks) Fearless Frieda - Use the keyboard to spell the words Frieda says. Three letter words on level one, four letter words on level 2. - From Game Goo (learning that sticks) Fearless Frieda the Big Kahuna - Use the keyboard to spell the words Frieda says. Frieda starts with four letter words in this game. - From Game Goo (learning that sticks) Spell Check - TCAP format - select word that is spelled incorrectly Spell words - drag letters to create word Spelling - put the letters in order to create the word that is said aloud Spelling - Click on the misspelled word and then correct it. (for different words and spelling activities, check here ) Spin and Spell - click on the word you wish to spell then click on the letters on the spinning wheel. Click submit to check spellings. 15 Online Stories Merpy.com Stories - animated stories to be read online
- 20. For Teachers Children's Literature and Language Arts Resources - This page focuses on children's literature in education. Teachers, library media professionals, parents and students will find information on children's literature and associated language arts here Calculating Reading Levels Tameri Guide - Calculating Reading Levels - Tools for calculating reading levels - a series of methods whose functions are used to determine the reading levels for different student age groups. Free Online Reading Assessment - Mindplay Fry’s Readability Graph and Directions - posted by Kathy Schrock with permission of the author Fry's Readability Test -Educational Psychologist Readability Tests Interpretation - Learn to interpret the tests. Reading Ability Screening Test - Child Development Institute Reading Competency Test - National Right to Read Foundation Reading Level Calculator - Linda Wasmer Andrews Schonell Reading Test - (This Tripod site may be blocked by some school filters)
- 21. http:// www.gamequarium.com / The site that swims with learning fun! Free Technology Workshops for Teachers Free Videos for Students Free Teacher Resources
- 22. Gamequarium (Grades 3-6) Christmas Winter Games Language Arts Charlotte's Web Math 100th Day Science Valentine's Day Social Studies Dr. Seuss Brain Builders St. Patrick's Day Keyboarding Halloween Safety Spooky Learning Fall Games Word Fun Holiday Fun Spelling Learn English Geometry Harry Potter Fractions Place Value Math Fact Practice Mad Libs US Geography Problem Solving Black History Sudoku Puzzles Captain Underpants
- 23. Readquarium ( PreK - 6) Phonics Rhymes Phonemes Chunks Sight Words Homophones Vocabulary Synonyms Comprehension Antonyms Fluency Categorizing eBooks Prefixes Book Websites Suffixes Author Websites Root Words Book Talks Word Meaning High Frequency Long Vowels Dolch Words Short Vowels Word Work Blends Analogies CVC Words Nifty Thrifty Fifty Hink Pinks Dictionary Day! eBooks
- 24. Gamequarium Junior (PreK-2) ABCs Berenstain Bears 123s Coloring Sheets Money Dora Games Colors Diego Games Shapes Blues Clues Time Little Bill Rhymes Wonder Pets Blends Max and Ruby Phonics Fun Lazy Town Word Families Miss Spider Beginning Math Backyardigans Beginning Sounds Mouse Games Ending Sounds Keyboard Games Young Readers Disney Games Curious George Animated Stories
- 25. For Teachers Sqool Techs Web 2.0 Tools Make Your Own Games Educational Clipart 900+ Ed. Sites Online Teacher Tools Writing Prompts Guide to Gamequarium Lesson Plans Bulletin Board Ideas Sites for Teachers Crafts for Kids Moodle Information Virtual Learning Environments
- 26. 4 th – 5 th Grades Web-Quests United Streaming Photo Story 3 Windows Movie Maker
- 27. Web-Quests
- 28. Web-Quests
- 29. Web-Quests
- 30. Web-Quests
- 31. Web-Quests “ I liked doing the web-quests and power point project. We got to type stuff in about the colonies and we got to work with other people. We learned a lot about it because we were looking stuff up on the computer and computers tell you more about it than a book could – unless you read like 1,000 books.” Washington Student
- 32. United Streaming
- 33. United Streaming
- 34. United Streaming
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- 36. United Streaming
- 37. United Streaming “ The movies are better than reading the book. I can hear what they’re saying and if I’m reading I don’t know all the words. The movie helps.” Washington Student
- 38. Photo Story 3
- 40. Photo Story 3 and Windows Movie Maker “ I liked seeing the pictures and words that we put into the story. I liked seeing it on the screen and showing it to Mr. K (our principal). It was cool.” Washington Student
- 41. 6 th – 8 th Grades Ancient Greek Tutorials: http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~ancgreek / www.quia.com dictionary.com
- 45. “ It is different to listen to the sounds of the words. I liked using headphones.” Epiphany Student http://socrates.berkeley.edu/~ancgreek/
- 46. www.quia.com
- 48. www.quia.com
- 49. “ I liked doing the the crosswords, matching, and concentration game, I think I learned the words better.” Epiphany Student www.quia.com
- 50. DICTIONARY.COM
- 51. English Word of the Day DICTIONARY.COM
- 52. Spanish Word of the Day DICTIONARY.COM
- 53. “ I like using this website to look up the definitions of my vocabulary words. It’s easy to cut and paste, then I can just email the definitions home to study.” Epiphany Student DICTIONARY.COM
- 54. 9 th – 12 th Grades Handheld Gaming: Gadgetry - NintendoDS Lite Online Delivery: Web 2.0 Tools: Blogging Wikis Discussion Board Weaver Instructional A+dvanced Learning Program “ I don’t mind reading now because the computer doesn’t embarrass me!” SHS Student
- 55. Handheld Gaming Gadgets are where students live: use whatever is available to ignite reading National School Boards Association reports nearly 85% of 9 – 12 year olds use some sort of handheld gaming in off school hours (August 2007)
- 56. Handheld Gaming Handheld Vocabulary Nintendo DS Lite
- 57. The Games… These are but a few of the many games and handhelds available… “ They’re a lot of fun…’cause you can learn and it’s fun and it’s totally awesome.” SHS Student
- 58. Online Delivery FREE Web 2.0 tools -see your library media specialist for assistance: Blogging: Wordpress Bloglines Blogger Wikis Wikispaces Moodle Develop your own interactive programs with capabilities already available in MS Word MS Excel “… it’s awesome because it really helps me focus on what I need to be reading.” SHS Student
- 59. Welcome to Weaver Instructional Systems Online Learning System: Reading Intervention English Language Skills Study Skills Program Speed Reading Skills Program Math Intervention www.wisesoft.com Demo available – http://www.wisesoftonline.com/ReadingOnline/demo/default.aspx
- 60. Software modules for grade levels 1 through 14. Students assessed with an Automatic Placement Test Students matched to the curriculum according to their assessment results Intelligent Software Design tracks student performance and automatically changes their grade level of instruction according to their mastery of the materials branching up or down as needed in these content areas: Reading Language Study Skills and Mathematics www.wisesoft.com
- 61. Reading Fluency Programs Mixed Practice Comprehension Lessons Stories timed by words per minute Word-by-word Left to right Human voice in context www.wisesoft.com
- 62. A+dvanced Learning Program Features of A+ Learning: Study, Practice, Test format internet-based technology 3,400 lessons and 78,000 exercises in technology-based instruction core curriculum system for grades 1-12 gives create individual lesson plans assess student skill deficiencies edit curriculum content
- 63. “ If it could help me with all my classes, I would want to use more stuff like we use in reading classes. You know, the Nintendos and the online stuff .” -SHS Student Technology in the Classroom
- 64. Questions! See our handout for information about the programs and sites we have discussed. Feel free to contact any or all of us via the email addresses on the handout
- 65. Technology as Motivation for Reluctant Readers PRIZES!! Thank you!!
Editor's Notes
- #2: Welcome into the room! This should play along with music from free-reading.com: Chipmunk Rap, Chants and other rap songs by kids.