tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129006653234939633.post3255106418104186455..comments2024-03-27T13:30:26.803-04:00Comments on Adventures in Literacy Land: The Pros and Cons of Computerized Reading ProgramsAndrea Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863194664150925886noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129006653234939633.post-9711721434407210482015-09-18T12:50:38.403-04:002015-09-18T12:50:38.403-04:00I love all the conversation above. We do not use ...I love all the conversation above. We do not use AR. But it doesn't mean that we have not used some sort of reward system. We have also been moving away from that and just working to get kids to love reading for reading. I have found with my own daughter that she will get excited about using technology to read but it wears off quickly because she would just rather have a book in her hands. That is what I always wish for my students too.Em Hutchisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714399463592010921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129006653234939633.post-51781180386638812232015-08-27T15:14:51.577-04:002015-08-27T15:14:51.577-04:00We actually do the same with the AR program. Each...We actually do the same with the AR program. Each quarter, our librarian puts together an event celebrating reading for all who reach their reading goals. The data is very positive in the amount of increased reading and in the number of students who actually meet their goals. She's kept long term data on it. Most of our kids do seem to enjoy it and are working with the plan we have in place. Very few are not, but if/when we have a situation where it's not working, then individualized modifications are made. The main thing is to get kids reading independently, but I absolutely love all of the great ideas you shared. I will certainly pass those on to my friend who is the librarian. She loves to mix things up. :-) Carla https://www.blogger.com/profile/03023514209939204277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129006653234939633.post-33702900306027977392015-08-26T18:17:31.101-04:002015-08-26T18:17:31.101-04:00We do not use AR. Our school has moved away from ...We do not use AR. Our school has moved away from rewarding students with *stuff* and moved toward providing them with experiences. <br /><br />Therefore our school-wide reading program this year will be called "Adventures in Literacy". Students will participate reading experiences throughout the school year to promote a love of reading. Some examples: Flashlight Fridays (lights out, flashlights on, books open!), T-shirt Tally Day (wear a shirt that can be read, get a signature for each peer's shirt you read), Guess the Mystery Reader (the mystery reader reads over the morning announcements, identity is revealed on afternoon announcements), Storybook Character Day, and so on.<br /><br />I'm loving this idea! It puts the emphasis on creating a culture of rich reading that everyone can share in. :) Mrs. Arentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087049392614501373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129006653234939633.post-5695537271602093882015-08-26T09:00:53.097-04:002015-08-26T09:00:53.097-04:00We had similar results, and I think for some child...We had similar results, and I think for some children, rewards do matter. I think once kids ARE readers, the reward is in the book. We've had very few books that are not in the list. I think the company has expanded titles to eliminate the issue of book choice. I encourage my kids to make choices within their zone, but sometimes, they enjoy books with a parent or revisiting old favorites that may be below their zone, and I think that's just great. Thanks for commenting, Andrea.Carla https://www.blogger.com/profile/03023514209939204277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2129006653234939633.post-3607279151760010212015-08-26T06:57:07.040-04:002015-08-26T06:57:07.040-04:00I actually tell our teachers to let the kids use t...I actually tell our teachers to let the kids use their books for AR tests. Many times they don't use them, but they know they are there. During state testing, they can use the passages, so this just gets them ready.<br /><br />Though I don't agree with everything AR stands for, I do like that it rewards our students. I would love for them to be intrinsically motivated to read, but this does get many of them on the right track for becoming readers. We have found that our community needs extrinsic motivation to try and do new things.<br /><br />We definitely have to monitor and foster that love for reading no matter what. For some, this is a first step.<br /><br />Andrea<br /><a href="http://www.readingtowardthestars.com" rel="nofollow">Reading Toward the Stars</a>Andrea Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863194664150925886noreply@blogger.com