Reading Websites and their Effects in Elementary Schools : Reading Websites and their Effects in Elementary Schools By Gerard Maiorana
Problem : Problem Students in the third grade are not reading at the appropriate level
A large number of students in this school do not have home access to computers
Technology is not frequently used in this school
Research Questions : Research Questions Do websites geared towards reading produce better readers and/or higher reading levels?
What areas of reading require most attention for 3rd graders at this Brooklyn Elementary School?
Are the 3rd grade students in this school using the internet to strengthen their reading skills?
Researchers State : Researchers State “Young people of all ages are turning to the internet to expand their reading experiences” (Castek,2006)
“digital code allows meaningful texts to be produced, distributed, and exchanged in varying ratios and with more or less equal easer among numerous formats including print, sound, graphics, and animations” (Kress and Jewitt, 2005)
“ while many students are finding the internet to be an exciting world, some teachers continue to be reluctant to embrace new technologies” (Rainee & Hilton 2006)
Data Matrix : Data Matrix