[Episode 42] The Gamification of Reading with Kwamara Thompson

14/07/2021 12 min Episodio 42
[Episode 42] The Gamification of Reading with Kwamara Thompson

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Episode Synopsis

What if you could engage reluctant readers by asking them to play a video game? On this episode of Teaching Channel Talks, Wendy Amato speaks with Kwamara Thompson about how the Read to Lead program is doing just that. You'll hear about Read to Lead's free games that encourage reading and writing through workplace simulations like managing a health clinic or working as the editor-in-chief at a digital magazine. You'll also hear them discuss more strategies for differentiating reading lessons for learners of all ability levels. Continue LearningExploreLearn more about Read to Lead and how it can be implemented in your classroomExplore the different games available for free on Read to LeadEventsSign up Read to Lead's "Million Words Challenge" to promote even more student readingReadSummer Reading in Middle School – Reimagined3 Reasons Why More Educators Are Introducing Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Their ClassroomsNurturing the Whole Learner through Read to Lead

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