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Online Extensive Reading Resources
ER SIG 2012
Dr. Rob Waring
Learner profiles are changing, too
We are not the same as our parents, just like our children are not like us. Many:
are digital natives – those ‘born digital’ (vs. ‘digital immigrants’)
live more online than in playgrounds
tend to multi-task more than we did and are better at visual-reasoning
have shorter attention spans
feel a need to break down the space between the real world and the digital world
are in constant communication with others
Some terms:E-pub = often refers to a digital reading format – the
most common type
MOBI = (mobipocket eBook file) a format used by Kindle’s reader
E-books = electronic books i.e. those sold for digital readers such as Kindle, Kobo, iPad, Galaxy, Nook etc.
E-readers = reading devices
Why eRead?
Instantaneous downloads – 24 hrs. a day
No trees are killed (but millions of pixels are)
Multi-skill – audio and reading (visual)
Enhanced value items and features (illustrations, graphic helpers, interactive resources, video, instant translations, audio, embedded games and learning environments etc. etc.)
Save space and easy to carry
Can back them up
Searchable, and have bookmarks, highlights
Some apps are social – leaving messages for other readers
Cheaper – fewer shipping and other costs – no wastage
Font sizes can be changed for those with poor eyesight
Modifiable – books are static. New editions can be made in seconds
Potential for individualized adaptive learning – apps adapt to user feedback
Why not eRead? Books are organic and recyclable
High entry price. E-pubs are cheaper but devices cost
Tech worries – battery, theft, updates,
Hard to implement class-wide:1. Not all students have the same devices (or any of them)
2. Hard to assess individual gains , achievement
We already read too many screens – eye strain, screens are low resolution – bad for the eyes
Huge increase in poor eyesight in Asia in the last 5 years (90% of school leavers are myopic – 20% in the UK) – reading from screens?
Some evidence readers read more slowly from screens
What’s out there?1. Reading resources
for teachers for students
2. Reading materials
pre-published materials
original materials
reading apps
3. Reading assessment resources
Moodereader
Online ER Resources
www.ER-Central.com
The go-to website for all things ER
Extensive Reading Foundation
www.erfoundation.org
Extensivereading.net
www.extensivereading.net
SSS group
http://www.seg.co.jp/sss/
www.erfoundation.org
www.erfoundation.org
www.erfoundation.org
https://sites.google.com/site/erfgrlist/
https://sites.google.com/site/erfgrlist/
www.extensivereading.net
www.seg.co.jp/sss/
ER Materials
Apps EigoTown Oxford Bookworms
Online Sites www.beeoasis.com
www.gradedreading.com
www.cdlponline.org
www.literacynet.org
www.btinternet.com/~ted.power/
www.eslreading.com
www.voanews.com
www.engagingenglish.com
Oxford’s Bookworms on iOS
www.voanews.com
Includes listenings
Short texts
Preview mode for non- paying users
User ratings
Can add comments
beeOasis.com
www.engagingenglish.com
www.gradedreading.com
www.gradedreading.com
www.gradedreading.com
http://www.eslreading.o
rg/ESL Reading .
Org
http://www.eslreading.org/ESL Reading . Org
http://www.eslreading.o
rg/ESL Reading .
Org
Online ER assessmentwww.moodlereader.org
2000 crowd-sourced quizzes for published graded readers
Free
Adaptive test – changes for each users
Basic Learner Management System
Can be integrated with other Moodle modules or standalone
www.xreading.com
moodlereader.org
moodlereader.org
moodlereader.org
moodlereader.org
Thanks for your time
www.robwaring.org/presentations
www.er-central.com/ogte/
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