Me Read? No Way! A practical guide to improving boys’ literacy skills

Create a stimulating and engaging learning environment for boys (and girls)

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/brochure/meread/meread.pdf

"This guide offers a rich source of practices and strategies that are being used in successful literacy programs for boys around the world and that educators in Ontario can draw on to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment for both boys and girls. In this guide, you will find:

• supports, information, tips, and ideas conveniently organized into distinct categories;

• a wide variety of sources that you can refer to for more in-depth exploration of particular concepts or topics.

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SLC Library Technology Teachers - Short audio reflections

Listen to TLs talk about their work

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/itunes-u/slc-library-technology-teachers/id380714810?mt=10

Twenty-eight teacher-librarians talk about his/her facility and program in a series of short audio vignettes. Open the podcast series in iTunes and browse the offerings.

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How a book is made - behind the scenes

The book publishing process from start to finish - Spindlers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0ZavODe5PM&list=PLiYzMwyBPG953QtOwUP_cyfIdfUItJym6

"New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver presents "How a Book Is Made". Go behind the scenes and follow the book publishing process from start to finish in a seven-video series for book lovers, students, and aspiring writers."

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Literacy With iPad apps

iPads as powerful tools for teaching literacy

http://kathycassidy.com/sde-teaching-literacy-with-ipads/

Kathy Cassidy is a grade one teacher for Prairie South Schools in Moose Jaw, SK, Canada, who fearlessly explores technology integration with her grade ones!

"Let's explore some of the options for using iPads as powerful tools for teaching literacy in your first grade classroom! Apps not indicated as "free" have a cost but sometimes go on sale."

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