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Promoting Literacy for Teens on Mobile Devices
This document provides suggestions for promoting literacy among teens using mobile devices. It lists several mobile apps that can be used for reading, writing, and interacting with literary texts, including word games, character roleplaying activities, chapter reflections, creating multimedia like podcasts and book trailers, and collaborative projects. The apps allow for both individual and social mobile learning experiences.
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- 1. Promoting Literacyfor Teens on Mobile Devices ShellyTerrell@gmail.com Bit.ly/ELTLINKs
- 2. Reading furnishes the mindonly with materials of knowledge; it is thinking that makes what we read ours. - John Locke
- 3. Erikson's Stages ofDevelopment Usefulcharts.com/psychology/erik-erikson-stages-of-development.html
- 4. Why mobile learning? variousapps offline/online easily vast storage engaging multimedia Travels with them
- 5. Words With Friends •Similar to Scrabble •Has a chat box •Have each student create an account •They play against each other •Keep track •See who wins every month
- 6. Scramble •Must find words like a word search •Has a chat box •Have each student create an account •They play against each other •Keep track •See who wins every month
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- 8. Have them listento or create podcasts!
- 9. Character Texts •Students get in pairs •They chose character they want to be •They text to each other a conversation they imagine the 2 characters would have now •Take screen shots, post on blog & discuss
- 10. Pop Quiz •Students getin pairs or small groups •They are allowed to text each other for help during a test when you ring the bell.
- 11. Find it! •Pre-reading:Students search formusic, clothing, setting, etc.
- 12. Find it! •Pre-reading:Students search formusic, clothing, setting, etc. •While reading: Students mark in book what they found & how it gives them a better understanding
- 13. Find it! •Pre-reading:Students search formusic, clothing, setting, etc. •While reading: Students mark in book what they found & how it gives them a better understanding •Post reading: Students post which items they can relate to in their lives. Ex. I like escaping to …. like the main character.
- 14. Give them time to read alone for leisure! Music Students with iPad by thomcochrane, Flickr
- 15. Have them journal! Salvatel'ambiente: leggetesuiPad by paz.ca, Flickr
- 16. Classtools.net/fb/home/page •Create character profiles •Update regularly while reading with relevant information •Project ends after the class finishes the book
- 17. Create Character Timelines Capzles.com
- 18. Students Reflect onChapter Themes Voicethread.com
- 19. Students Create Podcasts •News during the time period & related to the story •Commentary on events •Hi-lights of the chapter Audioboo.fm
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- 21. Glogster App •While reading: Students post quotes, images, & video of their favorite moments in the book •Post reading: Students post poetry or reflections
- 22. Lesson LinoIt App Ideas image or •Chapter Reflections: •Teacher posts video & asks reflective questions that students respond to •Chapter Soundtrack: •Students post music they believe would be great for a scene & describe the scene •Other students respond with their choices or opinions
- 23. Students Create aCollaborative Music Playlist
- 24. Students Create a Soundtrack
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- 26. Turn a Chapterinto a Movie Scene
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- 30. Create Interactive Chapter Assessmentson Webdoc.com
- 31. Create Visual ChapterScenes with Storyboards 3D App for iPad
- 32. Pre-reading Mindmap: Whatdo you already know about the book?
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- 35. What is a QR Code? Quick response Barcode Jeff rutzky's QR code chocolate treats by Ericskiff, Flickr
- 36. You need a QR scanner
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Editor's Notes
- #34 language is communication. Words deeply touch our students. They listen to the language, internalize it, and draw from their experiences, language skills, knowledge, cultural backgrounds, etc. to interpret the message then seek to communicate from their understanding. Communication is complex. With various audio tools we can motivate and help students to beome