Reading as Thinking Hits the Web - BookGlutton
Book Glutton!
I was so excited when I saw this site that I could not wait to share it even though I have just begun my exploration. I know that is not the best practice, but this site seems to include all the elements that we want students to be doing while reading. Instead of using “stickies” to record reactions, connections, and questions, people record these things right on the book. These are shared with others who can comment on your comment. This is exactly what we have been trying to do with students commenting on blogs. However, how often are blog comments too general or students don’t refer to specific parts of the texts? If books on this site were geared toward students, it would have great potential for modeling, practicing, and enjoying truly great book discussions with students. BookGlutton is a beta version and is geared toward adults, but the potential for student use in the future could be great. Plus, you know how influential a group of committed educators can be!
In the meantime, I would love to have interested adults try this site and share your thoughts. Signing up is free as are some of the books. I know I will be starting with a free book. Try it out. Please let me know about your experiences.
Categories: reading and technology
2 responses so far ↓
Alison Breaux // Oct 27th 2009 at 7:37 pm
Hi Robin,
I have been playing around with the book glutton and I LOVE it!! I see such great potential for its use in the classroom.
Kelly Dircks // Nov 2nd 2009 at 11:41 pm
Robin -
Thank you for sharing! What an exciting piece of technology…I am eager to delve into BookGlutton.
I’d love to hear from anyone who has utilized BookGlutton in the classroom!
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