12. USING TECH: LITERATURE CIRCLES (Reading, Collaboration, Feedback, Discussion)
Description: Literature Circles using tech combine elements of a traditional circle with technology integration for a 21st Century skills experience.
Application: In order for a student to become fully literate in today’s world, proficiency in the new literacies of reading and using digital devices is critical. Use this technology-based circle method over the traditional in order to increase not only content understanding, but also technological prowess of students.
Process: Decide on which literature will be used for this activity. Consult book for possible roles for each group. Roles include Discussion Coordinator, Graphic Illustrator, Media Hunter, Web Researcher, and Vocabulary Elaborator, just to name a few. Form students into groups and distribute role sheets. Provide specific parameters to students, i.e., length of time to complete, product method (paper or digital), roles assigned, etc. On class day, distribute computers and begin the circle, making sure all students have an assigned role and are working toward fulfilling the role requirements. For more information, go to www.amazon.com and search for Literature Circles Using Technology by Terence Cavanaugh.
Description: Literature Circles using tech combine elements of a traditional circle with technology integration for a 21st Century skills experience.
Application: In order for a student to become fully literate in today’s world, proficiency in the new literacies of reading and using digital devices is critical. Use this technology-based circle method over the traditional in order to increase not only content understanding, but also technological prowess of students.
Process: Decide on which literature will be used for this activity. Consult book for possible roles for each group. Roles include Discussion Coordinator, Graphic Illustrator, Media Hunter, Web Researcher, and Vocabulary Elaborator, just to name a few. Form students into groups and distribute role sheets. Provide specific parameters to students, i.e., length of time to complete, product method (paper or digital), roles assigned, etc. On class day, distribute computers and begin the circle, making sure all students have an assigned role and are working toward fulfilling the role requirements. For more information, go to www.amazon.com and search for Literature Circles Using Technology by Terence Cavanaugh.
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12. Using Tech: Literature Circles
www.drscavanaugh.org
12. Using Tech: Literature Circles
www.drscavanaugh.org