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Cyber Book Clubs

Cyber Book Clubs. Erica Trowbridge Oakridge Public Schools http://oakridgelmc.wikispaces.com/Book+Club. Objectives…. Promote a love of reading Inspire students to read for pleasure Teach digital citizenship

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Cyber Book Clubs

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  1. Cyber Book Clubs Erica Trowbridge Oakridge Public Schools http://oakridgelmc.wikispaces.com/Book+Club

  2. Objectives… • Promote a love of reading • Inspire students to read for pleasure • Teach digital citizenship • Encourage students to think critically about literature & practice reading strategies • Build relationships with students • Create a “hub of student activity” within the library

  3. Why online? • Takes the book conversation outside of the library. • Makes it easy to include parents & teachers too. • Helps improve retention, understanding, & application. • Teaches value of respectful & supportive dialog.

  4. What is Collaborize Classroom? • A free, collaborative education platform that is password protected • Highly focused on discussion • Structured conversations • Engages students long term

  5. Why Collaborize Classroom? • Multiple question types • Yes/no • Multiple choice • Vote/suggest • Forum • Real results • Publishable participation reports • Ease of use for both facilitator & participants

  6. Book Club Strategies • Read no more than one title a month • Include students in book selection • Use icebreakers to build relationships & help comfort with online discussions • Group students by age level • Post discussion questions weekly • Organize face-to-face events to compliment online discussions

  7. Cyber Etiquette • Be open-minded • Use names • Compliment strong points • Responsible & supportive communication • Ask questions • Critique content, don’t criticize

  8. Bring Conversations into the Physical Library… • Meet at the end of each month (or book) to discuss the book face-to-face • Plan a fun activity related to the book • Do a community service project inspired by the book • Skype with the author • Movie night • Create book trailers • Etc.

  9. Getting Started… • Advertise • Ask questions • Survey • Set up website • Sign students up

  10. Advertise

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  12. Sign Students Up!

  13. Sign Students Up!

  14. Resources

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