How could you adapt or change one of your current class/course policies to reflect a moving mindset? Is this a change you are willing to make? Why or Why not?


I work one on one with struggling readers as well as first and second grade literacy groups.  One way that I have changed my class policy is to incorporate more technology using ipads.  I video record my students reading so they can hear what their reading sounds like.  Sometimes it takes them watching themselves on video to really let them know how their reading sounds.  Whether it be that it's slow and choppy, or flat with no expression.  I have found this a powerful tool to use with my students.  The first time they play back the video they are usually surprised at what they sound like.  Sometimes even a little embarrassed.  It's amazing out how doing this a few times can really help improve their reading fluency.
Another change that I making to ensure that my students are moving in the right direction is to use more online books instead of the leveled paper back books.  I personally feel that it's important for students learning to read, to be able to use paper back books.  They need to be able to hold them, touch the words, and be able to slide their fingers underneath the words as they sometimes need to stretch through words.  With an ipad, I don't feel that it is the same.  Something about the touch of a book and being able to flip back and fourth through the pages of a paper back book is easier than on an ipad.  But I know children today are comfortable with ipads, computers, etc.  So this is a change that I know that needs to be made so that I can ensure my students are prepared and I can stay up to date with technology.