The new Diigo is a major improvement
I’ve liked Diigo for a long time. (Here’s a post from 2009 and another from 2012.) In fact, I used to be (a tad) obsessed with Diigo. But then, som...
Category: technology
Bye, bye, books? Young people prefer screens.
A study from the United Kingdom reports that young people aged 8 to 16 prefer reading text on screens rather than in print. Does this mean that the book is dea...
Using Pocket in the classroom to promote nonfiction reading
I read tons of nonfiction (see Iserotope Extras), and as a teacher, I want to encourage my students to read tons of nonfiction. The new Common Core State Stand...
Not reading the book? The book is watching you.
One of the biggest challenges for English teachers is figuring out whether students have done the reading. Some assign reading questions, which can be copied. ...
Bookish helps students find good books to read
I’ve found a neat newish website that can help teachers help students find good books to read. Bookish includes a nifty recommendation feature. Yo...