Digital+Projects



9 Digital Projects for Independent Reading  Are you a tech-savvy teacher and enjoy using technology as a vehicle to accelerate your students?

Digital Projects are an **INNOVATIVE** way to motivate your **//READ 180//** students. The following are some suggestions to help you get started with digital projects in your **//READ 180 //** classroom.

1) Allow students to create a timeline from their book using MS PowerPoint or Web 2.0 timeline software.

2) Videotape students as they create a 2 minute commercial advertising their book from independent reading.

3) Encourage students to write a song about their characters life and either sing or recite it to music.

4) Register their main character on Twitter and document the character's experiences.

5) Email the teacher or post on a class Wiki why the main character and student would not be friends.

6) Create a digital photo album and select pictures that are relevant to the main character's life and experiences.

7) Register the main character on facebook and complete the profile information

8) Assume the role of the main character and create a blog page and journal each day about your experiences. 9) Allow students to make word clouds from the new vocabulary acquired after reading each book.

All project ideas are welcomed. Please email your ideas to me!

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