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reading practice

What is Reading Practice? The Google Play Books Feature Explained

By Erik Ofgang published

Reading Practice provides learning opportunities for those using Google Play Books and Google Kids Space.

reading intervention strategies

Reading Intervention Strategies That Drive Measurable Outcomes

By Erik Ofgang published

Educators shared strategies for successful reading interventions during a recent Tech & Learning webinar.

engaging reluctant readers

5 Ways to Engage Reluctant Readers

By Erik Ofgang published

How technology and student choice can help engage reluctant readers

ReadWorks

What is ReadWorks and How Does It Work? Best Tips and Tricks

By Luke Edwards published

ReadWorks is a comprehension tool that places resources in one spot for easy teacher and student use.

Classroom Tools
digital literacy

How to Encourage Literacy with Digital Books & Resources

By Ian Peterkin published

Melissa Jacobs, director of library services for New York City’s Department of Education, shares tips for encouraging literacy and improving equity with digital books.

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Best Sites and Apps for Digital Storytelling

By Diana Restifo published

Digital storytelling can help boost communication and presentation skills

Classroom Tools
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Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success

By Erik Ofgang published

For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.

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How to Get Students to Read for Fun

By Erik Ofgang published

Parents and teachers can get students to read for fun by encouraging them to choose what they read or listen to and by helping them build other positive reading habits

listening

Listen Without Guilt: Audiobooks Offer Similar Comprehension As Reading

By Erik Ofgang published

Kids and adults learned a similar amount if they read text or had it read to them, according to new research.

audiobooks

Audiobooks for Students: Listening to What the Research Says

By Erik Ofgang published

Audiobooks have grown increasingly popular but some educators are still hesitant to encourage their use. This may be a mistake.

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