Title:

Using READING FOR MEANING in the one computer middle school 

Presenter:

Richard Forston 

Short Description:

Take a look at the Tom Snyder program, Reading for Meaning and how it works in a middle school remedial reading class. 

Category:

Classroom 

Length:

1 hour(s)

Skill Level:

Novice 

Long Description:

Discover the ins and outs of the Reading for Meaning program. How does it work and what can it do for you? We give you a very practical approach to the use of the program in aiding increases in reading achievement and review what you can expect to accomplish with it. 

ISTE Standards:

PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers: design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.  

Research:

This topic will address the use of Reading for Meaning in a middle school remedial reading environment. Advancement will be measured by Scholastic Reading Inventory, using pre-test and post-test.Results are incomplete at this point.