“In your school and practice, how do you already foster a reading culture? What tools, strategies and resources can be implemented to encourage and support a school-wide reading program?”- Inquiry Project, LIBE 477, UBC
- print the photos and glue on a handwritten paragraph about why we liked the book
- create a Powerpoint slide with the photo and a typed paragraph about why we liked it.
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I imagine Miller and Bass (2019) would recommend the Powerpoint version as an example of “rich, authentic learning experiences that utilize technology in meaningful ways”. As an individual classroom teacher, I am hesitant to use the Powerpoint version because it will take the students longer. As a teacher-librarian who prioritizes digital literacy, it’s a no-brainer to choose the Powerpoint version. I can also see several ways to showcase the finished Powerpoint presentation: silent slow scrolling on the big library TV during younger students’ book selection time; something to look at when parents are in the school, or simply as a class presentation.
Works Cited:
Lee, Laura. “Schoolwide Strategies for Promoting a Love of
Reading.” Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation, 12 Feb. 2020, https://www.edutopia.org/article/schoolwide-strategies-promoting-love-reading/.
Miller, S., & Bass, W. Leading from the Library: Help your School Community Thrive in the Digital Age. International Society for Technology in Education, 2019.
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This is great! and SOO Simple:) I love it. I'm going to use your idea for the powerpoint slides with student reviews on them. Thank you. Also, after 18 yrs plus in the classroom, I've really seen the pendulum swing on the importance of DEAR in a classroom. I remember a phase in my career where it was just seen and 'non instructional time' by an admin. Giving our kids a regular space to read peacefully every day is absolutely crucial. Even the students who are not using it accurately every time, will likely eventually pick up a book and give it a try. For most students, this isn't being provided at home.
ReplyDeleteI totally understand that DEAR time can be hard for some students (especially for those who don't yet read well). In an ideal world, I'd have audiobooks and headphones available for those students who preferred to listen rather than read. Sadly, I don't currently have that capability in my classroom.
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ReplyDeleteMy school also does DEAR with its students, though it usually occurs just after lunch. I like the idea of giving students the opportunity to review their books. I think many of the students at my school would be excited at being able to share their thoughts and give their recommendation or not.
I appreciate the practical strategies you share in this post. The sample PowerPoint slide is a good example for your reader. I also appreciate how you link back to the learning from our text as well as share and reflect on your personal context. In your next post you may want to weave in some additional academic reading and research to further support and complement your ideas.
ReplyDeleteSo many schools that I have visited as subsitute teacher use this wonderful and simple activity to encourage reading in all grades. The students love it as well and actually look forward to reading a book that they just got from the library or books they haven't had a chance to read from the classroom shelf yet.
ReplyDeleteI love your powerpoint idea! If your school has a hallway/entryway screen it could also be played there for students/parents/visitors to see each day as they pass and perhaps encourage them into the library.
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