Constructing a Roadmap to Guide Online Reading Development
April 30, 2010 - 10:14am | by rtbrown
We’ll discuss as simply as possible readability, vocabulary knowledge and reading research that need to be understood to improve online instruction in this crucial area of language learning, whether online or in traditional classrooms. We discuss integrating many of the most promising online programs for meeting language learners’ needs effectively, the great potential of using these programs in a well-integrated system to help optimize distance course design and teaching approaches. We will describe the machinery and modules used in our system, giving a working example of its use, followed by discussion, recommendations for implementation and future research, and a conclusion.
