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Learning to Read in the Computer Age

 

Ratings

Overall Rating:

4.67 stars
Content Quality: 5 stars
Effectiveness: 5 stars
Ease of Use: 4 stars
Reviewed: Oct 10, 2002 by Teacher Education
Overview: This website presents an entire book, Learning to Read in the
Computer Age, published online. This book reviews the theories and uses of
computers for the teaching of reading. It presents information about computers
and the process of
learning to read.
Learning Goals: The book on this website was published to help educate teachers in the theories
and uses of computers for the teaching of reading.
Target Student Population: This website has been designed for reading teachers and as a resource for
prospective teachers, administrators, and researchers who seek to understand the
teaching of reading.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: None noted.
Type of Material: Resource Material
Recommended Uses: This is an informational source for those who are currently teaching reading and
those who will soon be teaching reading to elementary age children. This is
also a good resource for administrators who will be curriculum leaders in their
schools.

Technical Requirements: None noted.

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

Rating: 5 stars
Strengths: This website features an entire book published online. It also includes
informational links to related webpages, which is an option when a book is
published on the Internet. Drs. Anne Meyer and David Rose present theories and
uses of computers for the teaching of reading. The presentation in the form of
an online book dealing with the subject of reading in the computer age gives a
fresh look to reading theories.
Concerns: It may be necessary for some learners to print out a copy of the book to read
and make notes.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating: 5 stars
Strengths: This website could provide a resource for teachers of reading and higher
education faculty who train teachers of reading. The online book also provides
opportunities for pre-service teachers to read and discuss reading theories and
strategies.
Concerns: None noted.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating: 4 stars
Strengths: A pop-up window presents links and a view of the entire table of contents. The
sidebar is a working table of contents with details in each area. The website
also gives the option of text version. This could be useful when a person has
low vision and would like to use a reading software program. The site is "Bobby
Approved."
Concerns: It may be difficult for some to read an entire book on the Internet. The length
of on-line reading and limited interactivity may prove to be a drawback for
some viewers.

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