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Tag Archives: reading
Doctors Prescribe Regular Library Visits
The following was a blog post from LISNews: Kitsap County is located in the state of Washington. “Children in Kitsap County could get a recommendation to visit their local library at their next well-child checkup. Kitsap Regional Library is working … Continue reading
Technological Changes May Lead to “Reading Divide”
The following was posted on the BHIC Blog: http://reut.rs/fZqZRe By Elaine Lies TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters Life!) – The rapid rise of e-books could lead to a “reading divide” as those unable to afford the new technology are left behind, … Continue reading
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Tagged African, African American, e-books, ethnicity, literacy, reading, Reuters, Toni Morrison, United States
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Use Comix Strips for Literacy Programs
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ Beginning July 26, MakeBeliefsComix.com each week will post a new theme or topic for students to create a comic strip with the comic strip generator. After reviewing all submissions, a sample to post on MakeBeliefsComix Facebook wall. The theme … Continue reading
Posted in cartoon, Comic Strips
Tagged cartoons, comic strips, Google, kids, reading, UNESCO
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Re-format Web Pages for Easy Reading
Readability has been the topic of major discussion, several times, on the Health Literacy listserv. I recently saw this posting on the MCMLA listserv so I thought I would test it as readability is sometimes a challenge for me as … Continue reading
Posted in readability
Tagged bookmarklet, news articles, readability, reading, web site
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New NIFL Electronic Discussion List
A new NIFL electronic discussion list came online in mid-October. . The name of the list is the Reading and Writing Skills List. You can go to http://www.nifl.gov/mailman/listinfo/readwrite and subscribe. The list focuses on topics such as motivation and reading/writing, … Continue reading
