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 * Wanted to merge the resources of insturional tech and LM Sercives
 * District perspecitive
 * Started with some the the "cool" things
 * iPod nano - pair with a printed book;audio read along type of thing
 * iTunes collection
 * Improve reading
 * life ong readers
 * improving reading comprehension
 * assessment
 * REading counts
 * Authentic assessments
 * School perspectives
 * we looking for improved reading using the iPod w/audio book and the book
 * looked at reading scores
 * share the iTunes files wirelessly in the school
 * student demand is exceeding the number of units
 * circulate the iPods through the library
 * called the iRead library...one copy of the book and one ipod with the book on it.
 * initial impressions are extremely positive...at least the peception of reading seems to have kmproved
 * not as enthursastic at the HS at first
 * uses REading counts for assessments
 * small group in hs and used with remedial reading type of kids
 * iPods are a hook to the kids, but they can't download their stuff on it
 * Are issues with copyright and the downloaded audio book
 * No issues at the HS regarding students checking out ipod...parent, student, school signs agreement
 * Next Steps
 * allows students to not be embarrased...when looking at book while listening can't tell if can't read it or is able
 * Digital reading portfolios
 * Book talk podcast
 * tem TLC
 * Sharing with Media Specialist 21st century techniques
 * Same group that I did the half day session with
 * Podcast of the principal reading to his own children as part of a why reading is important to "me"