Comprehension

[Rebecca Sweeney]

So, my project took a bit more shape after Table Talks. I'll be
looking at using electronic textbooks and evaluating if students are
more likely to use them.
Then the whole comprehension issue comes into play. It was suggested
in table talks that I use graphic organizers to assess comprehension.

Any thoughts? Does anyone regularly use electronic versions of
textbooks?
Rebecca

[Pat Megivern]

Rebecca,

Being a librarian, I don't use textbooks.

BUT, here's a resource I hope to play with ... I think it would work
well with electronic textbooks, or even just any online reading.
Check it out:

http://www.awesomehighlighter.com/

Best,
Pat

[Rebecca Sweeney]

Thanks! Those are just the kinds of tools I have been looking for.
Rebecca

[Katy Hamilton]

Rebecca,
I've definitely used Google Books before or the "look inside" feature
on Amazon and I think if kids had technology (reader on their phone,
an ipad, or a laptop) available to them frequently they would be
inclined to use an online source. This sounds like a really
interesting project! Mine is slightly related in that I'm using
online vocabulary sites to see if students will be more engaged in
vocabulary instruction through technology/the internet. For my
project I'm also doing self assessments for students on their learning
and what they think about the sites--this might work for your project
too. I'm really interested to see the results of your project!
Katy Hamilton

On Jul 5, 12:44 pm, Rebecca Sweeney <rjcswee...@gmail.com> wrote: