Web 2.0 meets Reading 2.0

I often hear questions about how reading and technology can work together. I mean can technology tools really help students and/or teachers with phonics and phonemic awareness? There might be some ways technology can help with vocabulary but what about fluency? How can technology assist with comprehension and assessment?

I have recently found a wiki that provides lots of ideas to answer the questions above. The Tech Tools of Reading provide great examples, definitions, activities, and technology tools to try. The part that really stood out to me was “What Happens When Web 2.0 Meets Reading 2.0.” Even though this is a plan for a series of workshops, there are some ideas that can get you thinking about what is possible.

The ideas presented on this site are good for parents and teachers interested in using technology tools to enhance reading skills and can be used in various parts of a Balanced Literacy Program.

Here are a few of the topics from this wiki (I really like the one at the bottom) :

• Tech Tools for Reading
• Web 2.0 Meets Reading 2.0
• Phonemic Awareness
• Phonics
• Vocabulary
• Fluency
• Comprehension
• Assessment
• Internet Resources
• Teacher Resources
• Web 2.0 Resources
• Tech Tips for Tired Teachers