Monday, March 30, 2015

Read Theory

http://www.readtheory.org/
"Read Theory is a powerful educational tool that offers online reading activities for all ages and ability levels. Using custom web application software and carefully crafted and tested content created by our team, we provide students with a dynamic reading experience that adapts to their individual ability levels and presents them with a seemingly endless array of skill building exercises. What is more, as students continue to use the site and see their scores gradually improve, the system adapts to match their progress, and the materials presented get incrementally more advanced. Our quizzes span the full range, beginning with elementary school reading and ending with the most demanding SAT, ACT, and GRE level reading comprehension and verbal reasoning questions."

Read Theory is a tool for reading comprehension and critical thinking. On the site, students are shown passages in accordance with their "reading level" (which goes up and down based on performance) and quizzed on them. Teachers are able to add the student accounts to a virtual class, and are provided with metrics about how well their class is doing overall, as well as being able to zoom in on a specific student.

While it is in Beta at the moment, there is plenty of content already available, with very well thought out articles and detailed explanations for incorrect answers.

Digital Literacy and Citizenship – Scope & Sequence

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/scope-and-sequence

Teachers looking for lesson ideas centered around Digital Literacy and Citizenship – especially with the upcoming curriculum changes – can use Common Sense Media's Scope and Sequence tool for some great suggestions. The list includes lessons for every grade level (K – 12).
"Use our Scope & Sequence tool to find the lessons that are just right for your classroom. These cross-curricular units spiral to address digital literacy and citizenship topics in an age-appropriate way. Browse by grade band or click a category to highlight the lessons that address that topic."