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Lesson 1
- What are the educational consequences of poor reading skills?
- What are some predictors of success in learning to read?
- What basic skills must be developed in order to read successfully?
- What are the potential difficulties in developing these skills?
- How can these difficulties be overcome with and without technology?
Lesson 2
- What types of technology applications support the acquisition and application of skills that help students to read words and understand text?
- According to available research, which type of instruction is more effective: programs that focus on basic skills development, or a context-embedded whole-language approach?
- What criteria should be considered when choosing software to teach basic reading
skills?
- What programs are currently available that are supported by empirical studies demonstrating effectiveness, or that are highly rated by independent educational groups?
- What resources are available for previewing or learning more about these programs?
Lesson 3
- What role can the various types of electronic books play in developing good
reading skills? What role can they play in compensating for reading difficulties?
- The research about learning to read suggests different approach from those addressing reading to learn. How do "computer-based study strategies" support students as they read to learn?
- How do "computer-based study strategies" support students as they take notes in class, write papers, prepare tests, and get organized for school?
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