Reading is Fun (2000-2005)

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Reading is Fun (2000-2005)

• http//www.lom.edu.ee
• http//viru.tpu.ee/discus
• Anu Ratasep and Hele Kriisa
• lom_at_lom.edu.ee

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Reading is Fun - The aim

• to develop literacy,
• to develop computer skills
• to encourage children read books
• opportunity for students with hearing and
  speaking disabilities with other students
• to integrate Russian students into Estonian
  society

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Reading is Fun - Schools
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Reading is Fun (Lugeda on mõnus)

• Students read interesting books (written by
  Estonian and foreign authors)
• They discuss the books via Internet

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Reading is Fun - various activities

• 3 meetings are organized for the students in a
  year.
• Meetings consist of various events such as
  competitions, quizes, short plays, meetings with
  writers or actors, cinema or theatre visits.

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Reading is Fun - other activities

• Students complete various tasks with computers
  like illustrating books, making PowerPoint
  presentations, or homepages.
• For two yeas they have written a chain story that
  is later on publised.

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Reading is Fun - teacher training

• We have organised training sessions for the
  teachers
• How to use the discussion forum
• How to make PowerPoint presentations
• How to make home pages

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Reading is Fun - Sponsored by
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Future plans

• The Virtual Bridge Of Literature
• International project
• For 15 - 18 year old students
• Language English
• Starts in 2005/2006