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Make Storytime MAGIC. Melinda Louvier. Pearland ISD louvierm@pearlandisd.org @ mlouvier_EdTech.
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Make Storytime MAGIC Melinda Louvier Pearland ISD louvierm@pearlandisd.org @mlouvier_EdTech
Seattle-based Novel Effect is the leader in voice-driven media and entertainment. Through the use of voice, Novel Effect’s products blend physical and digital worlds to create immersive and interactive experiences across books, video, and games. These unique voice-driven experiences encourage people to talk to each other (not a device), leading to meaningful connections, active engagement, and shared entertainment. Founders Matt and Melissa Hammersley iOS and Android, Web version in the works • Provided courtesy of Novel Effect
Kids who are read only one book a daywill hear about 290,000 more words by age 5 than those who don't regularly read books with a parent or caregiver. April 4, 2019,Ohio State University Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
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NOVEL EFFECT: IN THE CLASSROOM Our platform enables teachers to: Engage All Students during Storytime Focus Attention Foster Language & Communication Skills Create Personal Connections Teach Symbolic Understanding Nurture Social & Emotional Skills Maintain Student’s School Readiness • Provided courtesy of Novel Effect • Provided courtesy of Novel Effect
Novel Effect In Pearland ISD Classrooms Kinder teacher Catherine Loughlin Silvercrest Elementary
Novel Effect And First Graders https://share.icloud.com/photos/0iVIhtZVCvHAYGlRGpq4uMTbQ
NOVEL EFFECT: IN THE LIBRARY Our platform supports librarians’ efforts to: Increase book circulation Promote community engagement Incorporate technology in unobtrusive ways Continue literacy development beyond home & school Foster a lifelong love of reading Provide a discoverability vehicle for new books & authors • Provided courtesy of Novel Effect
Novel Effect In Pearland ISD Libraries Librarian Deana Henderson Silverlake Elementary
Student Soundscape Project This collaborative project between Novel Effect and learning communities around the country allows educators and students to engage in a creative and innovative approach to storytelling. Components: * Multimedia learning units that integrate national and state learning standards and industry practices * One-on-one educator and student support from Novel Effect education and sound teams * Student Content featured on Novel Affect app for sharing with peers, family, and the world! If you’re interested in becoming part of a Soundscape cohort, email Melody Furze, the Director of Educational Development Provided Courtesy of Novel Effect
PILOT STUDY FINDINGS MORE BOOKS PLEASE! I GET IT! 93% vs 67% of second graders demonstrated better understanding of emotional states of characters Children more often Request books at storytime with Novel Effect 75% INCREASE IN ENGAGEMENT 2X MORE ENJOYMENT Provided Courtesy of Novel Effect
AWARD-WINNING Novel Effect won Best Integrated Mobile Experience at the 22nd Annual Webby Awards and has also been recognized with awards from Cynposis, Mom’s Choice, and Parents’ Choice. PARENTING ENTERTAINMENT/MEDIA INDUSTRY • Provided courtesy of Novel Effect
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS The Most Exciting Artificial Intelligence Applications in Media This App May Be the Future of Bedtime Stories “For Novel Effect, voice recognition technology may be the key to the perfect children's book app.” A former ‘Shark Tank’ contestant to use Amazon’s Alexa to make interactive children’s books “Novel Effect is on a roll…Voice technology could play a big role in encouraging more kids to read…” FutureBook Awards: BookTech Company of the Year Finalists Why AI Voice Assistants have the Kids Biz Talking • Provided courtesy of Novel Effect
Mind. Blown!Can’t wait to try it both in the classroom and at home with my daughter! It’s a must-try tool for teachers, parents, everyone! Simply awestruck!We are putting it on all elementary school ipads! “ “ “ “ “ “ Provided Courtesy of Novel Effect
“ I love that the app is engaging for my students and gives them awhole new experience during read alouds. Everyone learns through sensational experiences. The sound effects as you read along make reading a fun and a sensory experience. I highly recommend parents and therapists alike download this amazing app. Novel Effect is a treasure of a find. “ “ “ Provided Courtesy of Novel Effect
This first grade class was so excited to read “Bear Stays Up for Christmas” using the Novel Effect app! “Polar Express with Novel Effect strikes again!!...The Students lit up when the words they read came ALIVE by their voice!” Students loved our Halloween read aloud using @Novel_Effect today! What an awesome app to engage readers! Provided Courtesy of Novel Effect
* Parts of this presentation have been provided courtesy of Novel Effect May 2019 Novel Effect Book List Thank You! Questions? Melinda Louvier louvierm@pearlandisd.org Melody Furze, Chief of Education melody@noveleffect.com @Novel_Effect @Storytime_Sue (this is Melody!) www.facebook.com/noveleffect Novel Effect on Social Media