virtual literature circles erika tyner yancey county schools east yancey middle school
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Virtual Literature CirclesErika Tyner
Yancey County Schools
East Yancey Middle School
Using Action ResearchTo Empower North Carolina Educators
A Race to the Top Initiative
NC Department of Public Instruction
Educator Effectiveness Division
Questions?Jot them down!
Let’s Take a Quick Poll
What are your experiences with Literature Circles?
Problems of PracticeTraditional Literature Circles
•Teacher Not Present 100% of Time•Distractions•Missed Teachable Moments•Students “Flying Under Radar”
(reading, work, and discussions)
Why is this Research Important?
English Language Arts Common Core Standards
• Reading: Literature • Speaking and Listening
Who Might Benefit from Research ?
● Middle Grades Teachers● Language Arts Teachers● Reading Specialists● Technology Facilitators● Media Specialists
How will this Innovation Benefit Students ?
● Deeper Understanding of Texts● Richer Literature Circle Discussions● Additional Student Accountability (reading, work, and in discussions)● Whole Class Lessons Targeting Issues● Written Platform (for students struggling with verbal communication)
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Can Technology Enhance
Engagementand
Reading Comprehension?* *(as compared to traditional face-to-face experiences)
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• All Ability Levels (emergent, struggling, & above grade
level readers)
• Rural Area (Western North Carolina)
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Independent Variable• Discussion Method during Literature
Circle Meetings
1st Nine Weeks - Traditional (Face-to-Face)Vs.
2nd Nine Weeks - Virtual Discussion
Dependent Variables • Reading Comprehension Abilities • Engagement/Interest in Reading
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• Online Discussion Format• Teacher present for 100% of time • Record of Student Participation• Documented Discussion
(used as teachable moments later)• Active Dialogue - leading to a richer,
deeper understanding of the text(between students and
students/teachers)
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Virtual Classroom Discussion Options
Edmodo (used in study)Google DocsBlackboard
GOODREADSBLOGGER
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Planningis
Key!http://goo.gl/2UQRD1
Link to Google Doc Folder - ALL Handouts
Materials
Book
Literature Circle Packet
Post-it Notes
Planning for Virtual Literature CirclesLink to Teacher Planning Information
Literature Circle Teacher Log
Link to Teacher Log
Group 1
Book Title
Student Book # Assigned Letter (A, B, C, or D)
Book Returned
Lit. Circle Log
Grade
Virtual Literature Circle Packet
Link to Packet*A Modified Packet is also in the Google Docs Folder*
Examples
Examples
Literature Circle Participation Rubric
Link to Online Discussion Rubric
Student Name: Book:Class:
Meeting All Materials
(Check off)
# of comments in correct form
(10 points per comment, 8 comments required)
# of replies to teacher
(10 points per reply, 2 replies required)
Grade(# x 10)
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Virtual Literature Circle Handouts
Also in the Google Docs Folder:
http://goo.gl/2UQRD1
● Modified Virtual Literature Circle Packet● Virtual Literature Circle Packet Rubric for Grading● Virtual Literature Circle Meeting #6 Questions
Traditional Literature Circle Handouts
In the Google Docs Folder:
http://goo.gl/G0n6TR
● Traditional Literature Circle Packet● Modified Traditional Literature Circle Packet● Traditional Literature Circle Order of Events
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Example #1 Discussion in Edmodo
Link to Discussion
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Example #2 Discussion in Edmodo
Link to Discussion
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Example #3 Discussion in Edmodo
Link to Discussion
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Data Collected● Student Interest Surveys ● Parent Surveys on Interest of Students
(Homework)● Homework Completion ● District Benchmark Scores
(Fiction Questions Only) ● Teacher Collected Engagement Data ● Plot Diagram Scores ● Literature Circle Student Grades ● Student Self Assessments● Student Interviews● Student Case Studies/Anecdotes
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❖David’s Story
❖Elliot’s Story
❖Ivy’s Story
❖Ilene’s Story
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While students seem to be fairly equally engaged in
both Traditional and Virtual Literature Circles,
Virtual Literature Circles have a
more positive impact on reading comprehension.
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Combination of
Traditional and
Virtual
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• Open-ended Questions vs. Post-it Notes
• Authentic Experience
• Roles
• Badges
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Format
• Students Struggling with Written Expression
• Technology Availability
• Technology Problems
• Internet Availability (school and home)
• Misspellings
Questions
Is there anything you would like to
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Conclusion of PresentationThank you for your participation.
Name: Erika TynerSchool/District: East Yancey Middle SchoolPhone: 828-682-2281Email: [email protected]
Virtual Literature Circles Handouts http://goo.gl/2UQRD1
Traditional Literature Circle Handouts http://goo.gl/G0n6TR