Day two working on iTunesU- a collaborative morning working on iTunesU assignment. As a group, we have become increasingly comfortable with the working interface and the purpose of the assignment. Collectively, we have reviewed a variety of apps that can be used to support reluctant readers. Also, time was spent accessing and uploading relevant research, links, videos, etc. pertaining to the reading process and supporting reluctant readers.
There were a few growing pains in terms of using the interface- we discovered that one person can save content within iTunesU, this made it somewhat difficult, but we took turns to alter and enter info related to our area of focus.
Looking forward to the finished product and presenting info that support reluctant. Also, looking forward to the perspective of other class members as they present.
As a group, we also had a good conversation while starting the day about compensatory vs. remedial apps; we concluded that they are somewhat synonymous and it depends completely on the context how the app is employed while working with students.
On another note, while looking for additional research material this evening related to the reading process, I stumbled across the following video that I thought may provide additional clarity and perspective in terms of the reading process. Featuring Canadian literary legend Margaret Atwood, the video breaks down the historical context of reading and spoken language as a neurological process. Brief, but interesting video.
Enjoy:
Love this video! thanks greg
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