Multimedia Book Reviews: An Instructional Resource Developed for and Disseminated by the National Reading Research Center. Instructional Resource No. 40.

Reinking, David; Bonham, Steve

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ERIC Number: ED405584

Record Type: RIE

Publication Date: 1997

Pages: 50

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Multimedia Book Reviews: An Instructional Resource Developed for and Disseminated by the National Reading Research Center. Instructional Resource No. 40.

Reinking, David; Bonham, Steve

This guide highlights the basic operation of software that provides a framework and tools for students to encounter computer-based multimedia reviews of the books the have read independently given minimal equipment and expertise, and suggests ways to go beyond the basic operation for those who have the capability to do so. After a background and overview, sections of the guide are Pedagogical Rationale; Minimal and Ideal Specifications; Components of Software; Review Database; Stack Cruncher 3.0; Art Bits; Getting Started; Introducing Students to Multimedia Book Reviews; Special Features and Operations; and Additional Hints and Suggestions. Contains 32 figures. (RS)

Descriptors: Book Reviews, Classroom Techniques, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Independent Reading, Multimedia Materials

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

Sponsor: Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC.

Authoring Institution: National Reading Research Center, Athens, GA.; National Reading Research Center, College Park, MD.

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