Power Up Your Read-Alouds: Building Reading Excitement through Technology
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Overview
"I wish my learners would be as excited about reading as they are about technology" is a lament frequently sung by those who seek to support reading development. There is no debate that reading is fundamental and that reading aloud strongly supports lifelong reading engagement. Technology, however, is ubiquitous in our society, and engagement with it is essential for our success. Reading and technology are therefore in competition for learners' attention, but by combining reading and technology through use of read-aloud, facilitators can create engaging digital read-aloud programs to enhance the learning experience.
Digital read-aloud can be used with multiple age groups, in a variety of settings, and with differing degrees of expense and technology complexity. Understanding that these myriad options can be overwhelming, however, Andrea Paganelli offers detailed information on the background, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of technology-infused read-aloud for reading support persons, school librarians, public librarians, instructional librarians, teachers, and professors. Her ideas span multiple ages and subjects and include practical examples designed to engage both educators and readers.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440865206 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 07/16/2019 |
| Pages: | 166 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.35(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
Part 1 Digital Read-Aloud: Creating the Experience 1
Chapter 1 Reading Aloud: A Brief History and the Issues and Importance of Technology Inclusion 3
Reading Aloud: A Brief History 4
Reading Aloud Rocks the Ages! 5
Issues Related to Reading Aloud with Technology 7
The Importance of Technology Inclusion in Read-Aloud 12
Conclusion 13
Chapter 2 Knowing Your Audience Is Key to Planning for Digital Read-Aloud 15
Using Technology-Infused Digital Read-Aloud to Augment Engagement 17
Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Used to Promote Lifelong Learning in Varied Ages and Demographics 18
Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Used One-on-One, in Small Groups, or for Many 20
Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Cross-Curricular and Embrace Any Subject 21
Conclusion 25
Chapter 3 Planning for a Digital Read-Aloud 27
Digital Resource Type Categories Available for Digital Read-Aloud 27
Transmedia Resource Selection Process for Digital Read-Aloud 31
Preparing to Present a Digital Read-Aloud 35
Planning for Cross-Curricular Digital Read-Aloud 37
Developing a Schedule, for Cross-Curricular Digital Read-Aloud 38
Conclusion 39
Chapter 4 Implementation of the Digital Read-Aloud 41
Manage the Technology in Your Environment during the Digital Read-Aloud 41
Managing the Participants during the Digital Read-Aloud 45
Delivery of the Digital Read-Aloud 49
Conclusion 52
Chapter 5 Reflection on the Digital Read-Aloud 53
Examine the Digital Read-Aloud Experience and Methods of Improvement for Participants 54
Examine the Digital Read-Aloud Experience and Methods of Improvement of Delivery 54
Keep the Digital Read-Aloud Technology Experience Relevant through Continual Evaluation 55
Conclusion 59
Part 2 Examples of Digital Read-Aloud Experiences 61
Chapter 6 Language Arts 65
Pre-K 65
Elementary School 68
Middle School 70
High School 72
Lifelong Learner 75
Conclusion 78
Chapter 7 Math 79
Pre-K 80
Elementary School 82
Middle School 84
High School 86
Lifelong Learner 88
Conclusion 91
Chapter 8 Science 93
Pre-K 94
Elementary School 96
Middle School 98
High School 100
Lifelong Learner 102
Conclusion 105
Chapter 9 History/Social Studies 107
Pre-K 108
Elementary School 110
Middle School 112
High School 114
Lifelong Learner 116
Conclusion 119
Chapter 10 Visual Performing Arts 121
Pre-K 121
Elementary School 124
Middle School 126
High School 128
Lifelong Learner 130
Conclusion 133
Conclusion 135
Glossary 137
Works Cited 141
Further Reading 145
Index 147
What People are Saying About This
"Andrea Paganelli has managed to deliver two books in one. Not only are we gifted a thorough, research-based case for the digital read-aloud, we also have a broad menu of plans to implement that cover the curriculum—even options that span all grade levels! The discussion of acceptable use policy as it relates to the read-aloud is something that is needed in the literature. This book will have immediate impact in your library practice; I look forward to sharing it with my students and peer network."
"Andrea Paganelli provides a practical, research-based approach to creating engaging digital read-alouds. This remarkable resource is packed with tips, tools, and examples to maximize learners’ reading time. If you are a teacher or librarian who wants to bridge the gap between reading aloud and the digitally enhanced world, you should read this book. Your students will be glad you did!"
"As screen time becomes more and more ubiquitous, librarians must adapt to both the challenges and opportunities afforded by technology. In this book, Dr. Paganelli skillfully explains how technology can be infused into read alouds, whether one-on-one or in a whole-group setting. Dr. Paganelli provides an evidence-based rationale for infusing technology into read alouds and offers blueprints and content area resources to maximize the benefits of reading aloud to children. Librarians who work with children will find this book practical, useful and engaging."