Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Teacher Podcasts

These are free educational podcasts that you can access thru iTunes.
http://www.reading.org/general/publications/podcasts.aspx

  • Creating a home reading program
    Motivate kids and involve parents in an effective at-home reading program to supplement classroom activities
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  • Teaching vocabulary in middle and high school
    Research and theory support key ideas about word learning for adolescents
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    | article | research base
  • Writing to learn across the curriculum
    Writing strategies help upper elementary and middle school students with reading comprehension
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    | article | research base
  • Phonics through shared reading
    Rimes, onsets, and reading aloud help K–3 children with phonics
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    | article | research base | 37 rimes
  • Teaching key vocabulary
    Identifying and teaching important words in a text assists with comprehension for intermediate and upper elementary students
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    | article | research base | lesson plan
  • Understanding the big idea
    Thinking about the important ideas in texts can help reading comprehension
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    | article | research baserecommended children’s books
  • Supporting struggling adolescent readers
    Teachers and tutors can use these ideas to engage middle and high school students
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    | article | research base

Reading Rockets provides a wealth of information about reading with advice and resources from various educational experts. The Meet the Experts podcast series provides an opportunity to learn about educational topics directly from authorities in the field. Watch exclusive interviews with prominent professionals, like Drs. Maryanne Wolf and Louisa Moats. Topics include how to identify learning difficulties, develop reading skills early, and the importance of phonics. To view streaming clips and find more interviews and videos about educating children, visit the ReadingRockets.org "Podcasts and Videos" section. Check back frequently for new "Meet the Experts" podcasts!

https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/meet-experts-reading-rockets/id260876675?mt=2

Watch and Learn
Reading Rockets' Watch & Learn podcast series goes inside the classroom to capture the best research-based techniques for teaching reading. The series features the country's top reading experts, a look at different reading strategies, practical advice for parents to help support their children's literacy development, as well as personal stories of children, families, and teachers.

https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/watch-learn-reading-rockets/id253375672?mt=2

Professional Development
Stay up-to-date with the Reading Rockets professional development webcast series. Listen, watch, and learn from top experts in the field of reading. Our webcasts are available anytime that's convenient for you.

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