Category Archives: Reading

MReader: Crowd sourced graded reader quizzes

Posted on September 28, 2013 by AlanP

How many times do teachers have to do all the hard work themselves?  In the case of trying to find out if their students have actually read the graded reader books they have selected with some degree of comprehension, the … Continue reading →

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iPad – display two views Side by Side

Posted on August 31, 2013 by AlanP

Using the iPad as an educational tool isn’t always the easiest part of a teacher’s day. When you have students trying to read information in one application and answering questions, or taking down notes in another application, it can be … Continue reading →

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Speed Reading – set up in a flash

Posted on December 5, 2011 by AlanP

Improving comprehension of words is obviously the main aid to reading, but another aspect of reading is training students to read faster. I came across a great website that allows you to set up your own speed reading exercises for … Continue reading →

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