Reading programs should be a collaborative shared event, unlike the Book It program which students will read the minimum to get the pizza, in order to nurture readers. p. 8
These goals are clear expectations, guidelines for action, "behavioral clarity is crucial." p. 3 These goals will be stated in a way that there is no ambiguity about whether or not they have been met.
6 principals of building a reader
Home and school must provide a print environment to expose kids to material.
Adult role models.
Take time for reading.
Readers explore their own interests.
Readers must discover intrinsic joy of reading.
Sharing reading experiences with others.
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Wikis are the most popular Web 2.0 tool being used in science and math classrooms. Based on a survey of readers - 43 percent use them to support their teaching and student learning.
A Wiki is appealing, encourages participation, supports collaboration, and promotes interaction by students who love to use technology.
By the way - this includes most students today!
Google announces preview versions of the new Google document and spreadsheet editors and a new standalone drawings editor, all built with an even greater focus on speed and collaboration.