A Digital Conference, a Tweet, and a Book
In the summer of 2013, we attended EdmodoCon. One session we viewed focused on the Global Read Aloud Project. While tweeting during the session, we saw a question from Seymour Simon wondering why we don't use informational texts for these projects more often. Considering the emphasis on Informational Text in the Common Core State Standards, our imaginations were sparked. This led us to develop the Collaborative Digital Book Study, allowing our students and classrooms to learn about Informational Text, while connecting with others. We hope this work will lead you and your students to ignite your own learning with.