This workshop revisits the new literacies on online reading comprehension by connecting to your school curriculum. Last time we met, we defined the Internet as a reading issue, and not a technology issue.
Today we will expand on this issue and cover a variety of topics:
- Define Internet Reciprocal Teching (IRT)
- Share video case studies
- Pilot both formative and summative assessments
- Review Lesson Plans
- Develop Lesson Plans for your Classroom
Anticipation Guide for Today's Discussion
What are the benefits of using the Internet as a text in your classrom?
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What are the challenges of using the Internet as a text in your classrom?
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Ian O'Byrne ~ wiobyrne@gmail.com Ian O'Byrne is a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut studying literacy and technology. He received his Masters of Education from the University of Massachusetts in the 180 Days Program. Ian has taught English Language Arts in both the middle schools and high schools of Springfield and Chicopee Massachusetts. He currently teaches English 11 and Read 180 at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. He has served as Adjunct Professor at WNEC in the School of Education. Ian is a Master Teacher in the Intel Teach to the Future program, and has used that experience to create professional development for teachers in his districts. He has been involved in initiatives in his school districts ranging from online coursework, integrating technology in the classroom, school to career, and acting as department leadership. |
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J. Gregory McVerry ~ jgregmcverry@gmail.com Greg McVerry is a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut studying literacy and technology. He received a Masters of Education from the University of Hartford.Greg was awarded the Connecticut Educators Computer Association Technology Integration Award for 2006 for his "Iron Age to the Information Age: Teaching the New Literacies" unit. He has provided professional development to districts on topics ranging from integrating classroom websites, electronic whiteboards, to developing e-portfolios.His research interests include: online reading comprehension, new literacies and poetry, effective professional development, and fan nonfiction. He has published articles in the New England Reading Association Journal, the Language Arts Journal of Michigan, and the ISTE SigTel Journal. |