online extensive reading resources er sig 2012

Online Extensive Reading Resources

ER SIG 2012

Dr. Rob Waring

Learner profiles are changing, tooWe are not the same as our parents, just like our children are not like us. Many: are digital natives – those ‘born digital’ (vs. ‘digital immigrants’) live more online than in playgrounds tend to multi-task more than we did and are better at visual-

reasoning have shorter attention spans feel a need to break down the space between the real world and

the digital world are in constant communication with others

Some terms:E-pub = often refers to a digital reading format – the

most common type

MOBI = (mobipocket eBook file) a format used by Kindle’s reader

E-books = electronic books i.e. those sold for digital readers such as Kindle, Kobo, iPad, Galaxy, Nook etc.

E-readers = reading devices

Why eRead? Instantaneous downloads – 24 hrs. a day No trees are killed (but millions of pixels are) Multi-skill – audio and reading (visual) Enhanced value items and features (illustrations, graphic

helpers, interactive resources, video, instant translations, audio, embedded games and learning environments etc. etc.)

Save space and easy to carry Can back them up Searchable, and have bookmarks, highlights Some apps are social – leaving messages for other readers Cheaper – fewer shipping and other costs – no wastage Font sizes can be changed for those with poor eyesight Modifiable – books are static. New editions can be made in

seconds Potential for individualized adaptive learning – apps adapt

to user feedback

Why not eRead? Books are organic and recyclable High entry price. E-pubs are cheaper but devices cost Tech worries – battery, theft, updates, Hard to implement class-wide:

1. Not all students have the same devices (or any of them)2. Hard to assess individual gains , achievement

We already read too many screens – eye strain, screens are low resolution – bad for the eyes

Huge increase in poor eyesight in Asia in the last 5 years (90% of school leavers are myopic – 20% in the UK) – reading from screens?

Some evidence readers read more slowly from screens

What’s out there?1. Reading resources

for teachers for students2. Reading materials

pre-published materialsoriginal materialsreading apps

3. Reading assessment resourcesMoodereader

Online ER Resourceswww.ER-Central.com

The go-to website for all things ERExtensive Reading Foundation

www.erfoundation.orgExtensivereading.net

www.extensivereading.netSSS group

http://www.seg.co.jp/sss/

www.erfoundation.org

www.erfoundation.org

www.erfoundation.org

https://sites.google.com/site/erfgrlist/

https://sites.google.com/site/erfgrlist/

www.extensivereading.net

www.seg.co.jp/sss/

ER MaterialsAppsEigoTown Oxford Bookworms

Online Sites www.beeoasis.com

www.gradedreading.com

www.cdlponline.org

www.literacynet.org

www.btinternet.com/~ted.power/

www.eslreading.com

www.voanews.com

www.engagingenglish.com

Oxford’s Bookworms on iOS

www.voanews.com

Includes listenings

Short texts

Preview mode for non- paying users

User ratings

Can add comments

beeOasis.com

www.engagingenglish.com

www.gradedreading.com

www.gradedreading.com

www.gradedreading.com

http://www.eslreading.o

rg/ESL Reading .

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http://www.eslreading.org/ESL Reading . Org

http://www.eslreading.o

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Online ER assessmentwww.moodlereader.org 2000 crowd-sourced quizzes for published graded readers Free Adaptive test – changes for each users Basic Learner Management System Can be integrated with other Moodle modules or

standalonewww.xreading.com

moodlereader.org

moodlereader.org

moodlereader.org

moodlereader.org

Thanks for your time

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