gra overview

GLOBAL READ ALOUDOverview by Dan Gibson

@hoosier_teacher

Zombie Edition

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WHAT IS THE GRA?

A global project meant to connect teachers, schools, and students with a shared reading experience

Set 6-week period of time

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WHAT ARE THE BOOKS?

Reading one of the following books:

Eric Carle Author Study (K and up)

Marty McGuire (1st and up)

Out of My Mind (4th and up)

Stupid Fast (8th and up)

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Occurs during the Month of October

Start Date: September 30th

End Date: November 8th

WHEN IS THE GRA?

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WHY PARTICIPATE?

Student Benefits:

Practice 21st Century skills

Connecting over networks

Collaborating at a distance

Use the tools in the classroom to enhance learning

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Teacher benefits:

Network with other professionals

Become 21st Century Learners

Become Digital Learners

Become Digitally Literate

WHY PARTICIPATE?

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COMMON TECH USED

Students

Edmodo

Kidblog

Google Drive

Skype/Google Hangouts

Paper/pencil letters

Teachers

Edmodo Teacher Groups

GRA Wiki

GRA Website

Email

Twitter (#GRA2013)

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COMMON TECH USED

Of course, you don’t have to use all of these tools. Pick one you are comfortable with or one you would like to learn.

Students

Edmodo

Kidblog

Google Drive

Skype/Google Hangouts

Paper/pencil letters

Teachers

Edmodo Teacher Groups

GRA Wiki

GRA Website

Email

Twitter (#GRA2013)

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TRY IT!

1.Research the links at the end of the presentation

2.Choose a book and start planning activities

3.Find a teaching partner online or within the district

4.Read to your students

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www.globalreadaloud.comglobalreadaloud.wikispaces.com

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REFERENCE

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