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Nebraska Educational Technology Association: Subtext4/24/2014

Subtext empowers teachers with tools to help guide and make learning more personal, precise and impactful. Its a K-12 e-reading platform that enables teachers to embed instruction, enrichment, and learning prompts within the pages of digital text. Because Subtext helps teachers layer instruction and engagement in digital text it opens up powerful opportunities to more easily differentiate instruction. Teachers can also use our tools to layer enrichment materials, lesson plans and assessments over texts.Subtext offers all the functionality of ereaders like iBooks and Kindlefor example, adjustable fonts, brightness control, text highlighting and a built-in dictionary

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What is Subtext? First digital reading program built specifically to engage K12 readersiPad, Web*, Edmodo: Free and paid features availableContent: Access to articles, PDFs, ePubs, books across the curriculumSkills: 21st Century skills, close reading, college & career readinessDifferentiation: For students at different levels

iPad is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S., and other countries.*Coming soonSubtext is a collaborative K12 eReading program that empowers educators to fully engage students in digital text. [Option: Click video arrow to bring up Teacher Video]

Subtext fits the 21st century classroom no matter where you are in the shift from print to digital--whether you are reading digital books, ePubs, articles, or PDFs--Subtext dramatically increases access to content across the curriculum. It works across 3 platforms: iPads, on the Web (coming in 2014), and Edmodo, which is an online networking application for teachers and students. On iPads: No web access at the moment? No problem. You can even read offline. Annotations sync when you connect again.

Subtext enables teachers to find and share content across the curriculum. It also offers many capabilities to engage students and encourage collaboration in the classroom. Were excited to announce that paid features are now available to enrich instruction and monitoring capabilities. [Ill come back to whats free and paid in a minute]

Subtext truly helps teachers and districts meet college and career readiness standards including Common Core. It offers a practical and measurable approach to supporting skills such as collaboration, reading different types of media, and close reading.

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Mix of devicesPrint booksIndependent readingReading comprehension & practiceData informs instructionFull 1:1 classroomsDigital booksInstructional readingClose reading & engagementData differentiates instruction

Flexible Reading Management

A complete reading management system delivered to your needs:

Subtext complements our extensive background in providing data-driven assessment, teaching, and learning solutions for K12 schools. Its a wonderful and timely addition to Accelerated Reader and STAR. Now, we have a program that gives teachers a complete picture of a students reading.

Whether students are reading on print, digital, or both. Subtext helps expand independent and instructional reading:At your school/districts paceWith your existing materialsOn iPads and (coming soon) with your existing devices, platforms and tools (computers, chromebooks, Google/Edmodo, whatever you have)

TRANSITION TO NEXT SLIDE: There are 4 key components of Subtext. Were going to provide an overview of what these features enable teachers to do in the classroom. Well look at:ReadingCollaborationInstructionMonitoring4/8/2014R568973Company ConfidentialRead Anything Digitally

Subtext is a classroom eReading program that makes it easy to access nearly any digital text. A classroom or group of students can read almost anythingtogether.

Teachers can also access web articles and nonfiction and then simply use the Save to Subtext bookmarklet. Subtext also makes it possible to read and engage in any doc in ePub or PDF format.

Once that text is in Subtext, the possibilities (and data!) are endless.

4/8/2014R568974Company ConfidentialFree & Paid books Over 10 million from Google/FeedbooksAny ePub or PDF fileVolume purchasing program with Google

Web articles & PDFsSearch for anything poetry, speeches, science, social studies!Email yourself any PDF, then open in appNEW: Browse our leveled articles by grade level & topic (premium feature)

Digital Library AccessBrowse your public library (Overdrive, Baker & Taylor) Add New Content Anytime

Subtext provides access to an incredible range of content, including a variety of free and paid books. You can search for anything, ePubs or PDFs, or web articles. There is also digital library access that enables you to find digital content from your closest regional library.

Note to Presenter (Technical information for questions, if they arise)BOOKS: We strive to match you with any book youre looking for if youre reading digitally. We partner with Google Books (whose library is about as large as Barnes & Nobles with over 10 mm books.) We also integrate w/ Feedbooksa resource for public domain (free) books. If you want to find your own books, just find any ePub file on sites such as Project Gutenberg.

PDFs: To get a PDF into Subtext, just email it to yourself. Then, open it on your iPad and tap Open in Subtext. Annotations work the same way in PDFs as they do in other reading materials. However, instead of the notes showing up in the margin, you just tap the highlighted passage to see your discussion.

PUBLIC LIBRARY: We launched support for Digital Libraries to match you with as much digital content as possible. How it works: You enter your zip code and find your closest regional library (or school library) if they are powered by Overdrive or Baker & Taylor. Enter your library card once, then the system saves it. Tap on an ebook in the digital library collection and it opens in Subtext. [Note: you cant share a single copy of a book from a digital library with a class, since most library systems want to track that usage by student. Some libraries are starting to carry larger collections for instructional reading. However, for now, digital library access works best for independent reading, where students just need 1 copy at a time]

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DictionaryDouble-tap to look up or Google any wordRead Your WayChange font sizesMake notes show up at chapter endWriting & Research ToolsAccess your Google Docs from every pageSearch Google, Copy to clipboard and more

Subtext has a built-in dictionary to increase students vocabulary and reading comprehension. Students simply double tap to instantly look up a word. This keeps students in the text and prevents them from becoming disengaged or off task.

You can also read the way you like, changing your font size and making notes show up at chapter end if you prefer.

Writing and research tools make it easy to access Google docs from every page. You can search for and copy materials to highlight in Google docs. This helps students support claims and cite evidence and promotes the deeper thinking required for college and career readiness. 4/8/2014R568976Company ConfidentialRead Anywhere, even Off-lineOn iPadsOn the Web*Cross-platform

*Coming soonSubtext truly extends access to content. You can read:On iPads: No web access at the moment? No problem. You can even read offline. Annotations sync when you connect again.

On the Web: You can access Subtext using our Edmodo app now and will soon be able to access the web reader at www.subtext.com (NOTE: The free features will be available on the web first with paid features coming later.) Subtext works on any browser; Its great for media labs, laptops or Chromebooks!

Cross platform: Discussions even sync across platforms. This is wonderful for BYOD or mixed classes.

4/8/2014R568977Company ConfidentialEngage your Students in the Text

Easy for teachers to add:Discussion PointsQuick ChecksPollsTagsWeb links, photos, video

Collaboration directly within the text takes learning to an entirely new level. Immediate feedback from the teacher and peers keeps students motivated and excited about learning.

Teachers can quickly embed discussion points and make quick checks to assure understanding. Its easy to add polls and tags. You can even embed web links, photoseven videosto extend the learning experience beyond text.4/8/2014R568978Company Confidential

Tagging: Focus Reading, Support Claims

The ability to focus reading and support claims can move students forward in ways never before possible, dramatically improving their understanding and writing skills.

For students, its as easy as tagging and organizing their passages then beginning the writing process. Students can tag passages as they read. Those passages can be brought into a Google doc. This supports what the Common Core is calling forshowing evidence from the text.4/8/2014R568979Company ConfidentialLayer in Engagement & Instruction

You can easily layer in questions and prompts to ensure students comprehend the full meaning of a text. A great feature offers teachers the choice of whether to show all responses to all kids or only show responses after a student has posted his or her own response.

4/8/2014R5689710Company ConfidentialLeveled Nonfiction Articles

Note to Presenter : Leveled nonfiction articles refer to the Reading Level determined by ATOS.

We know that teacher time is precious. Thats why we wanted to help with quality content to get started reading, collaborating, and enhancing instruction. Access to leveled nonfiction articles makes it easier to help students on their pathway to college and career readiness.

Captain 7.3 grades 6-8Elie Wiesel 8.5 grades 9-10Brain article 9.3 grades 4-5

Over 200 articles and informational texts by CCSS Reading and topicTopics include: Common Core Exemplars, Poetry, Science & Social StudiesNew articles are added regularly to increase reading content across the curriculum.

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Any digital textBooks, Articles, PDFsEasy to find & shareRead content with studentsLogin & readOn iPad, Web, EdmodoRead + WriteDictionary & Google DocsEmbed discussionsNotes, polls, promptsAdd enrichmentInfo texts, videosHighlight & tagSupport claims, cite evidenceCCSS AssignmentsOver 50 easy-to-use activities by grade & standardCurated NonfictionOver 200 leveled articlesTeachers+ CommunityAids in curriculum planningTrack ProgressBy class & studentText to speechPronunciation & ELL supportComing 2014:Renaissance Place loginIntegrates AR/STAR Reading Digital reading logTrack independent reading More data & goalsMonitor progress toward goalsVocabulary & Peer ReviewCapture holistic view of reading

A quick recap of Subtext...

The READ feature not only enables educators to engage students in digital text...it also delivers amazing access to content across the curriculum. It offers multiple ways to log in and even has Read + Write features to boost vocabulary and writing skills.

The COLLABORATE feature is also free and dramatically enhances collaboration in the classroom. Teachers can embed discussion prompts and enrichment materials as well as highlight and tag any text. Students love the ability to collaborate with their peers and they learn from one another as well as from their teacher.

The INSTRUCT and MONITOR abilities are paid features. They focus on empowering teachers to more easily meet and exceed Common Core expectations and prepare all students for college and career.

Note to Presenter : Everyone, whether on free app or paid app, gets implementation support.

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Support videos: www.subtext.com/supporttwitter.com/ReadwithSubtextDeb.Nass@renlearn.com(800) 763-0430

Thank you so much for joining me today in learning more about Subtext. Here are a few additional ways to learn even more. 4/8/2014R5689713Company Confidential

Subtext is doing something paramount in education. Andy MarcinekBurlington Public Schools, Boston,MA@andycinek

The kids are LOVING it and the teachers are smiling ear to ear. Greg GarnerEanes ISD, Austin, TX@classroom_tech

There is nothing else like this. Your students will be actively engaged in their reading. Kristina HolzweissBay Shore Schools, NY

The kids are loving Subtext! They are reading the book much faster thanI was expecting. - Donna VerretSan Jose Unified, San Jose, CATeachers & Students Love SubtextTeachers using Subtext in the classroom call it a game changer. At Renaissance Learning, we think its even more. Subtext is a game winner.... engaging students in the digital world where they live and play and bringing amazing new energy to teaching and learning. It really is an easy way to enrich the classroom with 21st Century tools. 4/8/2014R5689714Company Confidential