Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of using digital text, print, and other media in early learning curriculum.
• Identify best practices for using BookFlix in the classroom.

Best Practices for Digital Reading

Reading on a screen is different than reading print. INFOhio's Best Practices for Digital Reading were collected by the INFOhio Early Literacy Task Force from journals, education publications, and research studies. Use these best practices to help students of any age become readers who can comprehend, analyze, and evaluate text on the screen or in a book. As you review the Best Practices for Digital Reading, think about what you already do when using digital text and what you need to do.

BookFlix Best Practices

Read the BookFlix Best Practices flyer below to learn more about best practices for using BookFlix in the classroom and in instruction.

• BookFlix Best Practices Guide: How Should I use BookFlix in my Classroom?
  This two-page printable document provides tips and strategies from teachers on how to use BookFlix as an instructional tool.
  
  

Using BookFlix in Google Classroom

BookFlix pairs can be shared through Google Classroom. Visit Resources and Tools and find the pair you wish to send to your students. Click the Google Classroom icon. 

Watch this short video for more information on using BookFlix with Google Classroom.

Monday Mini Lessons

Monday Mini Lessonsfocus on strategies educators need to connect with, and engage, students during this time of social distancing. These model lessons are practical approaches with learned best practices to support the use of digital content in instruction whether face-to-face or virtual.

Watch the Mini Lesson below on using BookFlix to teach Self-Awareness.

Read the blog that accompanies this video to learn more about how you can use BookFlix in the classroom. 

Reflecting on Your Learning

1. What are two things you are doing in your classroom or instruction already that will make integrating BookFlix easier? Answer the question in the BookFlix Open Space group. Find the Integrating BookFlix in Your Classroom reflection question. Reply to other participant's responses. 
2. What is one challenge you face in implementing BookFlix as a teaching resource?
3. What steps will you take to overcome challenges to using BookFlix in the classroom?
4. What features do you like most about BookFlix? How will you share them with your students?