Power Up Your Read-Alouds: Building Reading Excitement through Technology
Capture the hearts, minds, and attention of your digital-age listeners using read-aloud experiences that engage technology.

"I wish my learners would be as excited about reading as they are about technology" is a lament frequently sung by those who seek to support reading development. There is no debate that reading is fundamental and that reading aloud strongly supports lifelong reading engagement. Technology, however, is ubiquitous in our society, and engagement with it is essential for our success. Reading and technology are therefore in competition for learners' attention, but by combining reading and technology through use of read-aloud, facilitators can create engaging digital read-aloud programs to enhance the learning experience.

Digital read-aloud can be used with multiple age groups, in a variety of settings, and with differing degrees of expense and technology complexity. Understanding that these myriad options can be overwhelming, however, Andrea Paganelli offers detailed information on the background, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of technology-infused read-aloud for reading support persons, school librarians, public librarians, instructional librarians, teachers, and professors. Her ideas span multiple ages and subjects and include practical examples designed to engage both educators and readers.
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Power Up Your Read-Alouds: Building Reading Excitement through Technology
Capture the hearts, minds, and attention of your digital-age listeners using read-aloud experiences that engage technology.

"I wish my learners would be as excited about reading as they are about technology" is a lament frequently sung by those who seek to support reading development. There is no debate that reading is fundamental and that reading aloud strongly supports lifelong reading engagement. Technology, however, is ubiquitous in our society, and engagement with it is essential for our success. Reading and technology are therefore in competition for learners' attention, but by combining reading and technology through use of read-aloud, facilitators can create engaging digital read-aloud programs to enhance the learning experience.

Digital read-aloud can be used with multiple age groups, in a variety of settings, and with differing degrees of expense and technology complexity. Understanding that these myriad options can be overwhelming, however, Andrea Paganelli offers detailed information on the background, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of technology-infused read-aloud for reading support persons, school librarians, public librarians, instructional librarians, teachers, and professors. Her ideas span multiple ages and subjects and include practical examples designed to engage both educators and readers.
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Power Up Your Read-Alouds: Building Reading Excitement through Technology

Power Up Your Read-Alouds: Building Reading Excitement through Technology

by Andrea Paganelli
Power Up Your Read-Alouds: Building Reading Excitement through Technology

Power Up Your Read-Alouds: Building Reading Excitement through Technology

by Andrea Paganelli

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Capture the hearts, minds, and attention of your digital-age listeners using read-aloud experiences that engage technology.

"I wish my learners would be as excited about reading as they are about technology" is a lament frequently sung by those who seek to support reading development. There is no debate that reading is fundamental and that reading aloud strongly supports lifelong reading engagement. Technology, however, is ubiquitous in our society, and engagement with it is essential for our success. Reading and technology are therefore in competition for learners' attention, but by combining reading and technology through use of read-aloud, facilitators can create engaging digital read-aloud programs to enhance the learning experience.

Digital read-aloud can be used with multiple age groups, in a variety of settings, and with differing degrees of expense and technology complexity. Understanding that these myriad options can be overwhelming, however, Andrea Paganelli offers detailed information on the background, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of technology-infused read-aloud for reading support persons, school librarians, public librarians, instructional librarians, teachers, and professors. Her ideas span multiple ages and subjects and include practical examples designed to engage both educators and readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798216131168
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 07/16/2019
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 166
File size: 4 MB
Age Range: 7 - 17 Years

About the Author

Andrea Paganelli is an assistant professor at Western Kentucky University.
Andrea Paganelli is an assistant professor at Western Kentucky University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part One Digital Read-Aloud: Creating the Experience
Chapter 1Reading Aloud: A Brief History and the Issues and Importance of Technology Inclusion
Reading Aloud: A Brief History
Reading Aloud Rocks the Ages!
Issues Related to Reading Aloud with Technology
The Importance of Technology Inclusion in Read-Aloud
Conclusion
Chapter 2Knowing Your Audience Is Key to Planning for Digital Read-Aloud
Using Technology-Infused Digital Read-Aloud to Augment Engagement
Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Used to Promote Lifelong Learning in Varied Ages and Demographics
Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Used One-on-One, in Small Groups, or for Many
Digital Read-Aloud Can Be Cross-Curricular and Embrace Any Subject
Conclusion
Chapter 3Planning for a Digital Read-Aloud
Digital Resource Type Categories Available for Digital Read-Aloud
Transmedia Resource Selection Process for Digital Read-Aloud
Preparing to Present a Digital Read-Aloud
Planning for Cross-Curricular Digital Read-Aloud
Developing a Schedule for Cross-Curricular Digital Read-Aloud
Conclusion
Chapter 4Implementation of the Digital Read-Aloud
Manage the Technology in Your Environment during the Digital Read-Aloud
Managing the Participants during the Digital Read-Aloud
Delivery of the Digital Read-Aloud
Conclusion
Chapter 5Reflection on the Digital Read-Aloud
Examine the Digital Read-Aloud Experience and Methods of Improvement for Participants
Examine the Digital Read-Aloud Experience and Methods of Improvement of Delivery
Keep the Digital Read-Aloud Technology Experience Relevant through Continual Evaluation
Conclusion
Part Two Examples of Digital Read-Aloud Experiences
Chapter 6Language Arts
Pre-K
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Lifelong Learner
Conclusion
Chapter 7Math
Pre-K
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Lifelong Learner
Conclusion
Chapter 8Science
Pre-K
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Lifelong Learner
Conclusion
Chapter 9History/Social Studies
Pre-K
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Lifelong Learner
Conclusion
Chapter 10Visual Performing Arts
Pre-K
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Lifelong Learner
Conclusion
Conclusion
Glossary
Works Cited
Further Reading
Index

What People are Saying About This

Steven D. Yates

"Andrea Paganelli has managed to deliver two books in one. Not only are we gifted a thorough, research-based case for the digital read-aloud, we also have a broad menu of plans to implement that cover the curriculum—even options that span all grade levels! The discussion of acceptable use policy as it relates to the read-aloud is something that is needed in the literature. This book will have immediate impact in your library practice; I look forward to sharing it with my students and peer network."

Samuel J. Northern

"Andrea Paganelli provides a practical, research-based approach to creating engaging digital read-alouds. This remarkable resource is packed with tips, tools, and examples to maximize learners’ reading time. If you are a teacher or librarian who wants to bridge the gap between reading aloud and the digitally enhanced world, you should read this book. Your students will be glad you did!"

Ann Dutton Ewbank

"As screen time becomes more and more ubiquitous, librarians must adapt to both the challenges and opportunities afforded by technology. In this book, Dr. Paganelli skillfully explains how technology can be infused into read alouds, whether one-on-one or in a whole-group setting. Dr. Paganelli provides an evidence-based rationale for infusing technology into read alouds and offers blueprints and content area resources to maximize the benefits of reading aloud to children. Librarians who work with children will find this book practical, useful and engaging."

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