The Global Read Aloud (GRA) is a 6-week project that connects students and teachers around the world through shared reading experiences. During the GRA in October, students can read from one of four book options and then discuss and collaborate with other students online or through letters. The GRA allows students to practice 21st century skills like connecting over networks and collaborating at a distance. It also benefits teachers by allowing them to network with other professionals and learn digital tools and literacy. Common technologies used include Edmodo, Kidblog, Google Drive, Skype and Twitter.

1. GLOBAL READ ALOUD
Overview by Dan Gibson
@hoosier_teacher
Zombie Edition
Sunday, September 22, 13

2. WHAT ISTHE GRA?
A global project meant to connect teachers, schools, and
students with a shared reading experience
Set 6-week period of time
Sunday, September 22, 13

3. WHAT ARETHE BOOKS?
Reading one of the following books:
Eric Carle Author Study (K and up)
Marty McGuire (1st and up)
Out of My Mind (4th and up)
Stupid Fast (8th and up)
Sunday, September 22, 13

4. Occurs during the Month of October
Start Date: September 30th
End Date: November 8th
WHEN ISTHE GRA?
Sunday, September 22, 13

5. WHY PARTICIPATE?
Student Benefits:
Practice 21st Century skills
Connecting over networks
Collaborating at a distance
Use the tools in the classroom to enhance learning
Sunday, September 22, 13

6. Teacher benefits:
Network with other professionals
Become 21st Century Learners
Become Digital Learners
Become Digitally Literate
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Sunday, September 22, 13

7. COMMON TECH USED
Students
Edmodo
Kidblog
Google Drive
Skype/Google Hangouts
Paper/pencil letters
Teachers
EdmodoTeacher Groups
GRA Wiki
GRA Website
Email
Twitter (#GRA2013)
Sunday, September 22, 13

8. COMMON TECH USED
Of course, you don’t have to use all of these tools. Pick one you are comfortable with or one
you would like to learn.
Students
Edmodo
Kidblog
Google Drive
Skype/Google
Hangouts
Paper/pencil letters
Teachers
EdmodoTeacher
Groups
GRA Wiki
GRA Website
Email
Twitter (#GRA2013)
Sunday, September 22, 13

10. www.globalreadaloud.com
globalreadaloud.wikispaces.com
Sunday, September 22, 13

11. REFERENCE
Zombies courteous of NuggetHead Studioz
Sunday, September 22, 13