I chose this picture because there are so many different
E-readers available today, it is difficult to choose
which one would be the perfect fit in the classroom.
The article I read sways me toward purchasing
the Kindle.
Top 8 Tips for Using Kindle Readers in the Classroom
By Sarah W. Caron
This
was an interesting article that gave 8 suggestions that will ensure a good
experience with e-reader use in the classroom. I do not personally own a Kindle device, so I was unaware of
several of these good features.
1.
Project the text. Display the text that the
students are reading, or listening to (read-alouds), on a whiteboard. This is an added visual element to the
lesson.
2.
Take advantage of text-to-speech. This
tool will be of great use to the struggling readers. It is a tool that allows students to see and hear the text
at the same time.
3.
Adjust the text size. The
size of the text can be adjusted to help students see and read better.
4.
Use smart Kindle management. Each
Kindle can be assigned its own unique name. This will assist with missing devices and can be easier to
assign them to specific students.
5.
Reinforce user rules. Create
and reinforce a list of rules for using the devices to keep them in good
working order.
6.
Encourage dictionary use. This
will assist students when reading difficult levels of texts. The Kindle has a highlighting tool to
assists in this.
7.
Take advantage of public-domain texts. There
are many classics that can be downloaded for free. Take advantage of this great option.
8.
Relish the anonymity. This
can help downplay the stigma for below-level readers. Their peers will not know they are reading texts below grade
level before they are all using Kindle readers.
This was an interesting
article with valuable details about Kindle use in the classroom. I would be interested in trying out
some of these tips. I hope they
are helpful to you as well.
Crystal,
ReplyDeleteI did not know that you could project the text onto a whiteboard or that the text size can be adjusted. Nice to know!
Crystal, I also read an article about using kindles in the classroom and I have a kindle, but I did not realize how some of its features would be so beneficial to the classroom. Things like anonymity and text size did not even cross my mind but make a lot of sense. Great post!
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