the moodle reader module for extensive reading
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The Moodle Reader Module for Extensive Reading. Thomas N. Robb Makimi Kano Kyoto Sangyo University. Study Time Required. http://www.prolingua.co.jp/toeic_e.html. Main Problems with ER Implementation. Purchasing books. Managing books. Getting students to read. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Moodle Reader Module for Extensive Reading
The Moodle Reader Module for Extensive Reading
Thomas N. RobbMakimi Kano
Kyoto Sangyo University
Thomas N. RobbMakimi Kano
Kyoto Sangyo University
Main Problems with ER Implementation
Main Problems with ER Implementation
• Purchasing books.• Managing books.• Getting students to read.• Checking that the student
have actually done the reading.
• Purchasing books.• Managing books.• Getting students to read.• Checking that the student
have actually done the reading.
Main Problems with ER Implementation
Main Problems with ER Implementation
• Purchasing books.• Managing books.• Getting students to read.• Checking that the student
have actually done the reading.
• Purchasing books.• Managing books.• Getting students to read.• Checking that the student
have actually done the reading.
Characteristics of MoodleReader (1)Characteristics of MoodleReader (1)
• An interface for students to take quizzes on the books that they have read and to keep track of the results.
• Quizzes for 600+ books, mainly graded readers, can be downloaded and used with the module. Teachers can also create their own quizzes.
• Students collect a book cover for every book read and quiz successfully passed.
• The module allows access to books at specific difficulty levels that can be set for each student.
• Students are automatically promoted to a higher difficulty level after reading a specified number of books.
• An interface for students to take quizzes on the books that they have read and to keep track of the results.
• Quizzes for 600+ books, mainly graded readers, can be downloaded and used with the module. Teachers can also create their own quizzes.
• Students collect a book cover for every book read and quiz successfully passed.
• The module allows access to books at specific difficulty levels that can be set for each student.
• Students are automatically promoted to a higher difficulty level after reading a specified number of books.
Characteristics of MoodleReader (2)Characteristics of MoodleReader (2)
• A configurable feature enforces a time delay between books so that students pace themselves rather than rushing at the end of the marking period.
• The module can be installed in a school’s own Moodle system, or can be used via a course in the freely available http://moodlereader.org site.
• Currently being used by about 20 secondary schools and universities.
• Further information: http://moodlereader.org Username: readerlook Password: takealook
• A configurable feature enforces a time delay between books so that students pace themselves rather than rushing at the end of the marking period.
• The module can be installed in a school’s own Moodle system, or can be used via a course in the freely available http://moodlereader.org site.
• Currently being used by about 20 secondary schools and universities.
• Further information: http://moodlereader.org Username: readerlook Password: takealook
The Program at KSUThe Program at KSU
Faculty of Foreign Languages• All 1st & 2nd year students (~400)
Faculty of International Culture• All 1st year students (~220)
General Education (1st year, 2x/wk)• Oral Communication (~1645)• Reading Skills (~1235)
• 471 students taking both OC & RS
Faculty of Foreign Languages• All 1st & 2nd year students (~400)
Faculty of International Culture• All 1st year students (~220)
General Education (1st year, 2x/wk)• Oral Communication (~1645)• Reading Skills (~1235)
• 471 students taking both OC & RS
Procedure at KSUProcedure at KSU
• Students borrow from the Shitei Tosho (reserved books) section of the library
• They read the book then take the quiz online either in school or at home
• The must accumulate 5 points by the end of the term.
• They lose 1 point from their final grade for each book not read, receive extra points for extra books read.
• Students borrow from the Shitei Tosho (reserved books) section of the library
• They read the book then take the quiz online either in school or at home
• The must accumulate 5 points by the end of the term.
• They lose 1 point from their final grade for each book not read, receive extra points for extra books read.
Potential for Widespread ER Adoption
Potential for Widespread ER Adoption
• Curriculum-level implementation• Gets many students reading
(Good)• Teachers may not have “bought
in” (Bad)
• Curriculum-level implementation• Gets many students reading
(Good)• Teachers may not have “bought
in” (Bad)
Curriculum-Level Implemetation
Curriculum-Level Implemetation
• Decision to implement• Incorporation in the syllabus• Diffusion of requirements to
students• Supplying results to teachers for
their evaluations
• Decision to implement• Incorporation in the syllabus• Diffusion of requirements to
students• Supplying results to teachers for
their evaluations
Changes in School EcologyChanges in School Ecology• Network Center – Originally unwilling to
add non-standard modules to school Moodle but will now install MoodleReader
• Library – Budget no longer a problem, but space is!
• Many students appreciate the chance to do extensive reading (but of course, some hate it). opportunity to inform the Gakucho and deans about the ER program and English curriculum.
• Network Center – Originally unwilling to add non-standard modules to school Moodle but will now install MoodleReader
• Library – Budget no longer a problem, but space is!
• Many students appreciate the chance to do extensive reading (but of course, some hate it). opportunity to inform the Gakucho and deans about the ER program and English curriculum.
Future EnhancementsFuture Enhancements• Help finding interesting books
Based on:• Similarity in genre & level• Student evaluations• Amazon-style “If you liked this book, then try…”
• Student reviews• Teachers can force language use (English) or
allow students to use native language• Students can evaluate the reviews of other
students• Teachers can use evaluations for student
evaluations• Teachers can disallow reviews of other students’
reviews from same school or class
• Help finding interesting booksBased on:• Similarity in genre & level• Student evaluations• Amazon-style “If you liked this book, then try…”
• Student reviews• Teachers can force language use (English) or
allow students to use native language• Students can evaluate the reviews of other
students• Teachers can use evaluations for student
evaluations• Teachers can disallow reviews of other students’
reviews from same school or class
Further InformationFurther Information
Further information: http://moodlereader.org
Username: readerlook Password: takealook
Tom’s Contact Info: [email protected]@tomrobb.com
Further information: http://moodlereader.org
Username: readerlook Password: takealook
Tom’s Contact Info: [email protected]@tomrobb.com