OK. I hope anyone who grew up in the ’80’s got the reference I was making with the title of this post 🙂
Read Across
A project of the
Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education
Take your students ‘Across New Jersey’ to celebrate a love of reading!
Virtually travel across the state for this special Read Across New Jersey free videoconferencing event sponsored by the Center for Mathematics, Science and Computer Education. Via room videoconferencing or desktop videoconferencing connect your class with a class from a different school in the state to share a reading activity.
How to Participate:
This activity is open to all K-8th grade classrooms in schools that have access to an internet connected computer with a webcam or room videoconferencing system. If you are unsure whether or not you have access to this type of equipment, check with your school’s technology coordinator.
Your class will be matched with a class in
Activities can range from reading a favorite book passage to a “battle of the books”. Other ideas include skits, plays, raps, songs, game shows, student created books, book talks.
For more information go to www.cmsce.pbwiki.com and follow the links to Read Across New Jersey.
Activity Timeline:
January 25, 2010 Registration Opens
February 10, 2010 Registration Deadline
February 16, 2010 Registrants are emailed information about their partner class
February 18, 2010 Elluminate Session for Attendees (webinar) 3:30 PM
February 17-26, 2010 Testing between sites
Feb 26-Mar 10, 2010 Teacher and student planning and preparation
March 15-19, 2010 Read Across
March 21-26, 2010 Complete online evaluation
How to Register for Read Across
Register online at: http://tinyurl.com/yekd494
Contact:
Harriet Schweitzer, harriets@rci.rutgers.edu 732-445-0669
