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Participant’s Manual

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Table�of�Contents�

Page�1�8:��Introduction�to�myON�Reader�and�our�digital�book�formats�and�navaigation�

Page�9:�Teachers�Dashboard�

Page�15:�Creating�a�Class�

Page�16:�Add�a�Student�

Page�17:�Class�Roster�Navigation�

Page�21:�Viewing�Student�Information�

Page�26:�Creating�Groups�

Page�27:�Assigning�Students�to�Groups�

Page�28:�Group�Options�

Page�34:�Book�Sets�(Teacher�Lists)�

Page�41:�Book�Management�

Page�43:�Approving�Reviews�

Page�44:�Reports�

Page�54:�Administration��

Page�60:�Librarian/�Literacy�Coach�Views�

Page�62:�Research�

Page�65:�Assistance�

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©�2010,�Capstone�Digital 1

©�Capstone�Digital

A�personalized�social�reading�environment

INTRODUCING…

©�Capstone�Digital

About�Capstone• 25�years�experience�publishing�materials�for�school�libraries:

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©�2010,�Capstone�Digital 2

©�Capstone�Digital

Existing�Digital�Solutions

©�Capstone�Digital

myON�reader�has�a�pool�of�online�digital�books�that�are�recommended�to�students�based�on�the�student’s�interest,�their�initial�reading�level,�the�ratings�they�give�books�they�have�read,�and�ongoing�benchmark�check�ups�of�their�reading�level.�

The�system�can�then�provide�reporting�around�student�reading�(frequency,�growth�trajectory�or�projection,�fluency,�and�stamina).�And,�all�of�this�occurs�in�a�safe�social�network�environment�centered�around�the�books.

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©�2010,�Capstone�Digital 3

©�Capstone�Digital

Digital�Books

Interests

Ratings

Reading�Level

Benchmarks

• myON�reader�digital�books�include– Reading�scaffolds�&�supports

• Audio• Highlighting• Dictionary

– Engaging�topics�&�formats

• myON�reader�provides– Over�2200�titles– Reading�Growth�projection– Book�quizzes– Student�Book�ratings�&�reviews�– Ongoing�benchmarks

©�Capstone�Digital

Implementation�Models• There�are�many�ways�you�can�implement�myON�reader�in�your�school:– Whole�school�implementation

• Reading�practice�and�curriculum�based�content– Library�implementation

• Online�access�to�a�large�digital�library– Curriculum�/�Title�1�implementation

• Individualized�scoring�and�tracking�in�response�to�curriculum– Special�Education

• Reading�scaffolds�to�ensure�access�and�comprehension– Response�to�Intervention

• Growth�trajectory�reporting�gives�students�an�achievable�goal

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Overview Content Student�View

Teacher�View

Other�Views Research Explore�&�

Evaluate

CONTENT

©�Capstone�Digital

Content�Overview• All�titles�within�myON�reader�are�based�on�published�books.• Capstone�titles�are�the�#1�choice�for�struggling�readers.• All�titles�are�expertly�leveled,�and�are�included�in�many�different�

reading�programs.• Titles�include:

– High�low�(high�interest,�low�reading�level)– Fiction– Nonfiction– Curriculum�and�standards�based– K�8

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©�Capstone�Digital

Graphic�Novels�and�CartoonsFact�or�FictionLanguage

Language�ArtsSports�&�VehiclesHobbies�&�How�ToScary�&�GrossMath�FunAnimalsFictionScience

Social�StudiesAbout�MeGrade�Level

©�Capstone�Digital

Many�Book�Formats• Photographs• Illustrations• Graphic�novels• Chapter�books• Readers• Fiction�• Nonfiction

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©�2010,�Capstone�Digital 6

©�Capstone�Digital

Book�Player

©�Capstone�Digital

View�in�Full�Screen�Mode• Select�the�full�screen�button�in�the�lower�right�to�make�the�book�bigger.�This�helps�students�with�vision�problems,�or�when�you�project�a�book�for�the�class.

• When�zoomed:– You�won’t�be�able�to�use�the�keyboard,�so�change�to�regular�view�to�type�dictionary�words.

– Press�ESC�to�return�to�regular�view.

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©�Capstone�Digital

Audio• All�audio�is�recorded,�not�text�to�speech.– Listening�fluency–Model�reading– Natural�pace�matches�reading�level

• Play�or�pause�audio�with�the�play�button.• Control�sound�level�with�volume�controls.

©�Capstone�Digital

Dictionary• In�line�dictionary�shows�words�on�the�page:– See�definition– Hear�pronunciation– Search�for�a�word

• Students�don’t�need�to�leave�the�book�to�lookup�a�word�–making�it�more�likely�that�they’ll�research�unfamiliar�words.

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©�Capstone�Digital

Menu• Each�title�includes�a�navigation�menu:– View�the�copyright�statement

– Navigate�to�back�matter�pages

– View�special�features• Students�can�quickly�navigate�within�the�book�by�using�a�consistent�menu�button.

©�Capstone�Digital

Navigation

• Use�the�red�X�to�close�the�title.• Unfinished�books�have�book�marks,�so�you�can�return�to�your�last�

place.

• Finished�books�include�a�special�arrow�to�return�to�the�book�library.�

Use�the�green�arrows�to:Move�back�1�pagePlay�/�pause�the�audio�and�highlightingMove�forward�1�page

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Your�school�will�have�a�unique�URL.�And�your�own�user�name�and�passwordYou��can�also�access�log�in�from�www.myon.comwww.myon.com�from�any�internet�connected�computer�anywhere�24/7

School�name�field�will�auto�complete

Teachers�can�also�create�a�unique�URL�for�their�classroom. When�you�use�a�unique�URL,�you�don’t�have�to�select�the�school�from�the�drop�down.

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 10

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The�teacher�homepage�(dashboard)�can�look�a�little�overwhelming,�because there�are�a�lot�of�settings�a�teacher�can�control.�Here�you�can:• Make/Edit�Classes• Make/Edit�Groups• Make�Reports• Manage�Library�Components

These�are�all�broken�into�areas�to�make�it�easier�to�understand�and�use�the�system.�

The�main�pieces�to�remember�is�that�ultimately�the�teacher�manages�what�the�students�see�and�have�access�to.�Many�of�the�areas�we�explored�as�a�student�are�made�available�(or�disabled)�by�their�teacher:•Teacher’s�List�of�books•Reading�scaffolds�like�audio�and�highlighting•Book�reviews•Book�content�quizzes

And,�the�teacher�also�controls�how�to�report�on�students,�plus”• View�your�class�records• Student�records

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 11

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Instead�of�having�different�logins�depending�on�what�you�need�to�do�in�the�system,�you�can�access�all�functions�with�your�teacher�login.�Click�the�“Library”�tab�at�the�top�to�access�a�student�view�to�read�books.�This�is�important,�since�many�teachers�may�want�a�group�review�of�a digital�book�on�a�projector�or�Interactive�White�Board.�As�a�teacher,�you�can�easily�access�the�books�to�play�in�a�group�setting.�You�can�also�provide�group�instruction�on�taking�quizzes,�creating�reviews,�searching�the�system,�and�other�student�features.

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 12

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The�dashboard�is�a�quick,�at�a�glance�report�of�some�summary�statistics�about�your�students.�You�can�print�the�dashboard�out,�but�you�can’t�change�what�is�being�reported�on,�or�who�is�included�in�the�dashboard. To�do�that,�you’ll�need�to�use�one�of�myON’s powerful�reports.

The�dashboard�is�useful�though,�for�a�quick�analysis�of�usage,�or�determining�if�your�class�is�tracking�towards�a�set�reading�goal.�You�can�also�notice�things�like�book�abandonment�rate�(students�who�open�books,�but�don’t�finish�them).�This�can�often�indicate�a�student�is�reading�outside�their�reading�level�range�or�interests.

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 13

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Students�are�organized�within�myON�first�at�a�grade�level,�then�by�a�teacher’s�class,�then�by�a�group.�These�levels�make�it�easy�to�organize�students�and�apply�different�settings�to�multiple�students�at�the�same�time.�Each�teacher can�have�multiple�classes,�and�these�classes�are�all�reported�on�in�the�teacher�dashboard.

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 14

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As�a�teacher,�you�should�have�a�class�in�myON�for�every�different class�you�manage.�So,�if�you�have�2�separate�classes�at�school,�you’d�also�have�2�separate�classes�in�myON.�That�way,�you�can�run�reports�that�compare�your�class�behaviours�and�reading�performance�within�myON.��

Note: Students�may�only�be�assigned�to�one�Class�or�teacher

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 15

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Normally,�new�students�are�imported�by�the�building�administrator. But,�what�if�that�person�is�out,�or�won’t�be�loading�data�for�a�few�weeks?�You�can�add�a�student�right�away,�with�some�simple�information.

•The�Class�setting�will�assign�the�student�to�one�of�your�classes.•Student�ID is�important�if�your�building�administrator�will�be�loading�data�from�a�student�information�system�(SIS).�If�they�will�be�loading�data,�make�sure�you�enter�the�Student�ID�that�matches�the�student�within�the�SIS.�That�way,�on�the�building�import,�the�student�will�be�synched�up�with�their�SIS�account,�so�if�they�change�classes�in�the�future�their�data�will�be�preserved.•Enter�the�name�information�as�it�should�be�displayed�in�the�system.•Usernamemust�be�unique�within�your�class�– if�it�is�used�already�the�system�will�tell�you�and�prompt�you�for�a�different�username.•Set�the�password the�student�will�use�to�access�the�system.�If�they�forget�the�password�or�need�it�changed,�you’ll�be�able�to�do�that�in�their�student�record.

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 16

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When�your�class�roaster�is�loaded you�can�drill�down�for�more�information:When�you�click�on�a�class to�see�more�information,�you’ll�be�able�to�edit�the�name�and�description�of�the�class,�as�well�as�go�deeper�into�individual�student�performance.�It’s�a�quick�way�to�get�summary�information�without�the�formality�of�a�report.�The�class�screen�is�broken�into�different�areas,�each�of�which�can�provide�different�information�or�allow�for�setting�changes.

Not�only�can�you�view�a�class�summary�in�the�dashboard,�but�you�can�also�view�individual�results.�The�results�are�divided�by�usage�(all�about�time�spent�reading,�books�opened�and�finished,�and�system�usage),�and�assessments�(book�content�quizzes,�benchmark�tests,�and�the�placement�exam).�

Note:�There�are�two�views�in�blue�tabs��within��the�class�Roster;�Usage�and�Assessment

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Usage Tab�shows�results��(all�about�time�spent�reading,�books�opened�and�finished,�and�system�usage)

You�can�see�and�sort�by:• Groups• Books�Opened• Books�Read• Time�Reading• Last�Session

To�See�a�specific�Student.�Click�that�students�name

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 18

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Clicking�on�the�assessment�tab�shows�summary�information�on:• Lexile�reading�levels• Scores�on�the�placement�and�benchmark�Lexile�tests• Average�score�by�student�for�any�book�content�quizzes�that�have�been�taken�

Teachers�could�use�this�to�see�if�there�are�students�with�low�book�content�comprehension�– these students�may�need�some�additional�reading�practice,�or�a�refined�teacher’s�list�of�suggested�books.

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 19

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Here’s�where�you�can�create�a�class�URL,�which�makes�it�easier�for�students�to�login.�They�don’t�need�to�select�their�building�from�a�drop�down�list,�but�instead�can�go�to�a�special�URL�that�you�can�bookmark�on�class�computers.

If�you�have�students�with�low�reading�ability,�you�may�need�to�change�the�password�type�to�allow�easier�access�to�myON�for�those�readers.�The�system�default�is�to�use�a�login�ID�with�a�typed�password�(standard).�But,�there�is�also�an�option�for�selecting�an�emerging�reader�password�– one�that�is�visual�rather�than�typed

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 20

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From�our�class�roster�list,�we�can click�on�any�student�to�see�even�more�details�about�their�system�activities.�The�roster�shows�a�summary�of�their�usage�and�assessment,�but�there�are�times�when�we�need�to�see�additional�information�beyond�the�summary.�

• Click�on�the�student�link�in�the�roster�to�directly�view�individual�student�data:– Review�Books�Read– Review�Benchmark�results– Set�student�options:

• Which�group�do�they�belong�to• Review�interest�inventory• Reset�password

©�2010,�Capstone�Digital Page 21

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Additional�details�for�each�student�are�available�in�both�books�read�and�benchmark�results.You�can�also�set�student�options.�For�books�read,�you’ll�get�details�on�how�long�it�has�taken�the�student�to�finish�each�book,�if�there�are�books�they�haven’t�opened,�what�Lexile�level�the�books�are,�and�the�date�the�book�was�read.�This�is�great�information�to�determine�if�students�are�finishing�their�assignments,�or�preparing�for�class�units.

• For�an�individual�student:– See�a�list�of�book�titles�they’ve�opened– The�Lexile�level�of�the�book– The�date�it�was�opened– How�much�time�was�spent�on�the�book– If�the�student�finished�reading�the�book

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You�can�also�view�all�of�the�assessments�the�student�has�taken�in�the�system.�From�book�content�quizzes�to�Benchmark�tests�to�the�Lexile�placement�exam,�all�the�information�is�stored�with�the�student�score,�and�the�date�the�test�was�taken.�These�assessment�results�can�help�you�as�an�educator�decide�if�a�student�needs�additional�content�reinforcement (ie:�an�additional�title�on�the�same�topic),�if�the�student�is�reading�too�far�above�or�below�their�Lexile�zone�(ie:�needs�a�more�targeted�recommended�title�or�teacher’s�list),�or�if�the�student�needs�more�reading�practice.

Note�– Lexile�assessments�are�not�part�of�a�myON�books�implementation.�They�are�only�included�with�myON�reader.

• For�an�individual�student:– See�results�for�different�types�of�reading�tests:

• Placement�Exam• Benchmark�Test• Book�Quiz

– Review�scores– See�the�date�each�test�was�taken

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Groups�are�a�way�to�affect�multiple�students�with�different�settings�all�at�once.�You�might�have�1�group�for�an�entire�class,�or�create�a�group�for�each�student,�depending�on�what�the�student�needs�are.�Here’s�where�you�can�change�which�group�the�student�is�assigned�to.

You�can also�reset�their�password.�For�security�purposes,�you�won’t�be�able�to�see�their�password,�but�you�can�change�it�at�any�time.

If�you�have�myON�reader,�you’ll�also�be�able�to�review�the�interests�that�the�student�has�selected.�The�interests�can�help�you�outside�of�myON�reader�– if�a�student�has�indicated�a�high�preference�for�non�fiction�over�fiction,�that�information�could�help�you�tailor�other�class�lessons�to�keep�the�student�engaged.

• For�each�student,�you�can�set�options�and�review�settings:– Change�which�group�they�are�in– Reset�their�password– Review�student�interests

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If�the�Administration�has�not�assigned�student�login�and�passwords

This�is�the�standard�login�screen�– note�that�there�is�a�text�box�for�students�to�type�their�passwords.�The�standard�option�will�meet�the�needs�of�most�students�and�classes.

For�students�that�are�emerging�readers,�we�also�offer�a�picture�password.�Instead�of�typing�a�password,�after�entering�their�login�name�they�can�select�a�picture�to�complete�the�login�sequence.�This�reduces�login�problems�for�younger�readers,�as�well�as�ELL�students.

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Most�educators�divide�their�students�into�different�groups.�Typically,�these�groups�are�based�on�reading�ability,�but�could�also�be�based�on�an�interest�or�personal�education�plan�for�the�student.�In�order�to�use�the�teacher’s�list�on�the�student�view,�or�change�settings�on�quizzes�or�reviews,�you’ll�need�to�establish�a�group.

It’s�very�easy�to�create�a�new�group�though�– just�click�the�“Create�a�Group”�button, then�enter�the�name�and�a�description.�Click�“Add�Group”�and�you’re�done!

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Once�you’ve�created�a�group,�you’ll�need�to�assign�students�to�it.�If�you�go�back�to�the�student�record,�under�options is�the�ability�to�change�the�group�they�are�in.

Groups�should�not�be�static�– the�group�members�will�change�as�student�ability�levels�change.�Moving�a�student�to�another�group�can�affect�options�like:•What�books�show�up�under�the�“Teacher’s�List”�tab�on�the�student�view.•If�the�review�functions�are�available.•If�book�content�quizzes�are�available.•If�reading�scaffolds�are�available.

For�students�that�are�struggling�readers,�you’ll�need�to�decide�if�you�want�additional�functionality�in�myON.�You�might�think�that�the�review�detracts�from�the�reading�experience.�Or,�you�might�feel�the�review�adds�to�comprehension�by�making�the�student�consider�the�whole�of�the�book�they�just�read.�Either�way,�you�can�make�your�group�settings�reflect�your�education�style.

1. Select�the�class2. Select�the�student3. Choose�Student�Options4. Under�“In�Group”�choose�the�drop�down�

arrow,�and�select�the�group�the�student�should�be�in

5. Click�“Move”6. Click�“Save”

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Each�option�has�an�educational�purpose�– as�an�educator,�you’ll�need�to�decide�what�you�want�to�reinforce�with�your�students.�Here�are�some�implementation�recommendations�if�you’ve�arranged�your�students�by�ability�groups:

•Advanced�readers�may�not�need�word�highlighting�– you�can�make�this�unavailable�by�clicking�off.•Any�reader�can�use�audio�if�they’re�reading books�above�their�reading�level.•Book�quizzes�can�be�an�excellent�way�to�ensure�students�are�understanding�the�book�they�are�reading.�But,�if�you’re�concerned�about�over�testing,�just�click�this�to�Off�(the�quizzes�never�appear),�or�Optional�(the�quizzes�can�be�skipped).•Book�reviews�help�students�consider�the�whole�book,�and�prompt�them�to�write�about�what�they�liked�or�didn’t�like.�If�you�don’t�want�to�have�students�share�through�a�social�network,�turn�this�off.

• Set�Options�that�affect�students�within�the�group:– Quizzes– Reviews– Highlighting

• Sentence• Word

– Audio

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Book�quizzes�can�be�a�powerful�way�to�reinforce�content, and�to�assess�understanding.�The�quizzes�can�be�used�as�a�pre�test�to�determine�success�with�a�system�like�Accelerated�Reader�or�Reading�Counts!.�But,�if�you’re�concerned�about�over�testing,�you�can�also�simply�set�this�to�off�for�your�group,�and�the�book�quizzes�won’t�show�up�for�students.

• This�option�controls�whether�or�not�a�quiz�appears�at�the�end�of�the�book.

• The�quiz�is�related�to�the�contents�of�the�book,�and�tests�comprehension.

• Off�=�No�quiz�will�appear• Optional�=�Quiz�appears,�but�student�

doesn’t�have�to�take�it• Required�=�Quiz�appears,�and�student�

must�take�it

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Book�reviews�can�help�students summarize�the�main�theme�of�a�book,�and�organize�their�thoughts�and�opinions�around�the�book�effectiveness.�But,�book�reviews�can�also�be�more�work�for�teachers�– you�need�to�read�each�book�review�and�determine�if�you’ll�publish�or�delete�it.�If�you’re�concerned�about�the�work�load�associated�with�reviews,�you�can�turn�them�off.�Or,�keep�them�on�for�a�week�and�gauge�how�much�time�you’ll�need�to�spend�reading�student�reviews.

The�reviews�can�be�an�excellent�way�for�students�to�express�themselves,�and�make�a�great�post�reading�activity.�And,�once�you’ve�approved�reviews,�they’ll�start�showing�up�with�book�information�for�all�of�the�students�to�see�– this�can�be�very�rewarding�for�your�student�writers,�and�can�encourage�other�students�to�read�the�book�too.

• This�option�controls�whether�or�not�the�student�can�add�a�review�once�they�finish�reading�a�book.

• If�set�to�“ON”�the�teacher�must�approve�the�review�before�it�is�published�to�the�school�books.

• Off�=�No�opportunity�to�create�a�review• On�=�Opportunity�to�create�a�review

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Highlighting is�a�reading�scaffold,�that�can�help�students�read�more�effectively,�or�even�comprehend�books�that�are�at�a�higher�reading�level�than�the�student�can�normally�understand.�This�is�very�helpful�for�struggling�readers�or�those�with�reading�disabilities.�And,�if�a�curriculum�topic�is�being�taught,�highlighting�can�help�a�student�better�understand�the�topic.

You’ll�normally�leave�book�highlighting�available�for�your�groups.�But,�if�you�have�students�that�are�watching�books�as�a�video�rather�than�reading�the�book,�you�may�want�to�consider�turning�these�scaffolds�off�(making�them�not�available�to�the�student).�You�can�find�this�type�of�student�by�using�the�dashboard�reports�– if�the�student�consistently�is�reading�books�at�a�very�high�Lexile�level,�but�scoring�low�on�the�benchmark�exams,�consider�turning�off�highlighting�temporarily�to�guide�the�student�to�select�books�at�their�reading�level.

• Prescribe�reading�scaffolds�for�students.• Word�highlighting�– word�by�word�in�sequence.• Sentence�highlighting�– highlight�the�whole�

sentence.• You�can�control�both�these�settings�

independently:– Advanced�readers�may�not�need�word�by�word�

highlighting,�or�I�may�not�want�my�students�to�use�it.�I’d�turn�this�function�“OFF”

– But,�I�could�keep�the�sentence�highlighting�available;�I’d�keep�the�default�“ON”

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Audio is�a�reading�scaffold,�that�can�help�students�read�more�effectively,�or�even�comprehend�books�that�are�at�a�higher�reading�level�than�the�student�can�normally�understand.�This�is�very�helpful�for�struggling�readers�or�those�with�reading�disabilities.�And,�if�a�curriculum�topic�is�being�taught,�audio�can�help�a�student�better�understand�the�topic.

You’ll�normally�leave�audio�available�for�your�groups.�But,�if�you�have�students�that�are�watching�books�as�a�video�rather�than�reading�the�book,�you�may�want�to�consider�turning�audio�off.�You�can�identify�this�type�of�student�by�using�the�dashboard�reports�– if�the�student�consistently�is�reading�books�at�a�very�high�Lexile�level,�but�scoring�low�on�the�benchmark�exams,�consider�turning�off�audio�temporarily�to�guide�the�student�to�select�books�at�their�reading�level.

• Teachers�can�prescribe�reading�scaffolds�for�students�within�in�a�group.– Advanced�readers�may�not�need�audio,�or�I�

may�not�want�my�students�to�use�it.�I’d�turn�this�function�“OFF”

– If�I�want�audio�available�for�students�to�use�on�demand,�I’d�keep�the�default�“ON”

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You�can�encourage�students�to�read�particular�books�by�spotlighting�them�on�the�Teacher’s�List�tab.�Perhaps�these�are�books�around�a�upcoming class�unit�or�field�trip.�Perhaps�they�are�books�you�want�to�add�to�a�reading�list,�or�have�been�marked�as�class�favorites.�You�can�assign�as�many�(or�as�few)�book�sets�to�each�group.

However,�if�you�don’t�assign�any�book�sets,�your�student�will�see�a�blank�“teacher’s�list”�tab�when�they�login.�If�they�click�on�Teacher’s�List�in�this�situation,�they’ll�get�a�message�that�directs�them�to�search�the�library�for�books.

Best�practice�– assign�a�book�set�to�each�of�your�groups.�This�will�reduce�student�concerns,�and�provide�additional�recommended�reading�titles�for�the�student.

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We’ve�talked�about�applying�or removing�book�sets�from�groups,�but�how�can�you�create�a�list�of�books�to�add?�The�book�set�functionality�let’s�you�use�a�system�defined�list�(created�around�holidays,�month�long�celebrations,�and�important�topics),�or�create�your�own.�Remember,�the�book�set�defines�what�books�will�show�up�under�the�Teacher’s�List�tab�for�the�student�when�they�log�in.

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Does�your�class celebrate�Dental�Health�Month�in�February?�How�about�Black�History�month?�If�so,�you�might�want�to�review�the�system�created�sets�that�have�identified�books�you�could�recommend�to�your�students.�Of�course,�you�can�also�create�your�own�book�set.

Book�sets�are�a�great�way�to�highlight�important�topics,�events,�or�school�wide�reading�initiatives.

• There�are�several�ways�you�can�create�a�book�set:1. Use�a�system�created�book�set�– Over�20�

pre�built�sets�are�available.�These�are�based�around�popular�topics�and�special�months.�For�example:• Halloween• Nutrition• Black�History

2. Modify�an�existing�book�set�and�save�it�as�your�customized�book�set

3. Create�a�new�book�set

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• From�the�home�page,�click�on�the�book�set�you�want�to�use.

• Review�the�titles�– are�they�the�ones�you�want�to�assign?

• If�so,�click�“Assign�Book�Set”• Now�select�the�group�to�assign�it�to�by�clicking�

the�box�next�to�the�name• Click�“Save�and�Done”Sample book�sets:

•Friendship�� K�3•Friendship�� 3�6•Max�Axiom,�Super�Scientist•Going�Green•Back�to�School•February�is�Black�History�Month•Women's�History�Month•February�is�Children's�Dental�Health�Month•March�is�Craft�Month•March�is�Nutrition�Month•November�is�American�Indian�Heritage�Month

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Maybe�you�really�like�the�idea�of�a�“Dental�Health”�book�set,�but�you�want�to�add�in�a�few�books�about�things�that�can�affect�your�teeth�– like�Candy�and�Sport�Safety. You�can�create�a�copy�of�the�existing�system�book�set,�then�add�or�remove�titles.�This�saves�you�time,�so�you�can�quickly�save�your�version�of�the�book�set.

• From�the�home�page,�click�on�the�book�set�you�want�to�use.• Review�the�titles�– are�they�the�ones�you�want�to�assign?• If�not,�click�“Assign�Book�Set”.• Now�click�the�“edit�book�set�name�and�description”�function,�

and�change�the�name.• Click�“Save�and�Done”.• This�creates�a�new�book�set!• Scroll�to�the�new�book�set�and�choose�“Edit”�next�to�the�book�

set�name.• Choose�“Books�in�Set”�to�delete�books.• Choose�“Search�Book�Library”�to�add�titles.• Click�“Save”.• Now�assign�the�book�set.

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Or,�you�want�to�create�a�book�set of�titles�you�recommend�students�read�in�preparation�for�the�class�unit�on�animals.�You’ll�create�your�own�book�set�that�can�be�applied�to�groups.�You’ll�be�able�to�search�the�book�library�by�keyword,�or�by�standards.�Add�titles�that�you�want�your�students�exposed�to,�and�save�the�book�set.

• From�the�home�page,�click�on�the�“Create�a�Bookset”�icon.

• Enter�a�Name�and�Description,�then�click�“Add�Bookset”.

• This�creates�a�new�book�set!• You�can�scroll�down�to�the�book�sets�and�choose�

“Edit”�next�to�the�new�book�set�name.• Choose�“Books�in�Set”�to�delete�books• Choose�“Search�Book�Library”�to�add�titles.• Click�Save• Now�assign�the�book�set�by�clicking�on�the�set�

title.

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Now�that�you’ve�created�/ updated�/�selected�the�book�set�you�want�to�use,�you�can�assign�it�to�a�group.�Remember,�the�book�set�will�only�be�visible�under�the�“Teacher’s�List”�view�for�the�student�if�you’ve�assigned�it.�This�is�an�important�step!

You�can�assign�any�of�the�book�sets�listed�– those�that�are�system�created,�those�you�create,�or�those�you�modify.From�the�teacher�home�page,�click�on�the�Book�set�name�that�you�want�to�assign.1. Click�the�group(s)�to�assign�it�to.2. Click�Save�and�Done

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Remember,�you�can�always�remove�a�book�set�from�a�group�too�– this�removes�the�books�from�the�“Teacher’s�List”�tab�the�student�sees.

You’ll�do�this�if�a�unit�is�complete�(you�won’t�need�the�supplemental�resources�on�“animals”�anymore,�since�the�class�has�finished�those�lessons),�or�to�keep�the�list�updated�(perhaps�the�students�have�read�all�the�books�on�the�list�already!).

1. From�the�homepage,�under�groups,�select�the�Group�name�you�want�to�affect

2. Click�on�the�“Book�Sets”�tab3. Click�the�box�next�to�the�book�set�you’d�like�to�

remove4. Under�“Select�Action”�choose�the�drop�down�

arrow,�and�select�“Remove�From�Group”5. Click�“Apply”6. Click�“Save”

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The�power�of myON�reader�is�the�ability�to�personalize�book�recommendations�to�each�student.�This�makes�reading�more�interesting�for�students,�which�engages�them�to�practice�reading�more�often.�But,�sometimes�a�book�that�is�in�myON�reader�may�not�be�appropriate�for�your�class.�We�strongly�recommend�keeping�all�titles�available�in�myON�reader,�since�the�recommendation�engine�will�effectively�limit�titles�for�each�student�to�just�their�reading�level�and�interests.�But,�if�you’re�concerned�about�the�appropriateness�of�a�book�or�two,�you�can�quickly�remove�those�from�availability.

Removing�books�from�availability�can�negatively�impact�the�recommendation�engine�and�system�performance.�Don’t�remove�more�than�10�books�from�the�system.

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It’s�surprisingly�easy�to�remove�a�book�from�myON.�In�library�management,�search�for�the�book�you�want�to�make�unavailable�and�click�the�add�button.�But�remember,�this�isn’t�something�that�you�should�do�lightly.�Disabling a�book�can�negatively�impact�the�recommendation�engine�and�system�performance.

In�those�cases�where�you�need�to�turn�off�a�book�title,�it�will�affect�your�whole�class.

From�the�teacher�homepage,�scroll�to�the�Book�Management�section• Click�on�unavailable• Search�for�the�book�that�you�want�to�disable• Select�the�book�and�add�it�to�unavailable�books• Save

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Reviews�are�an important�way�to�share�social�networking�tips�and�practice�with�your�students.�If�you’ve�decided�to�enable�reviews,�you’ll�need�to�schedule�some�time�daily�to�review�what�your�students�have�written.• Select�Publish�or�Delete�for�each�review• Delete�removes�review• Publish�makes�it�public

A�few�things�to�watch�for�in�reviews�that�your�students�create�(which�you�should�delete):•Swear�words•Bullying•Including�personal�information

Check�out�the�Participant’s�Manual�for�a�lesson�plan�on�creating�book�reviews!

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Each�report�lets you�identify�who�you�want�to�report�on,�if�you�want�to�compare�that�class�/�group�/�student�to�another�class�/�group�/student,�and�what�date�range�you�want�to�see�data�for.

You�can�view�the�resulting�report�on�screen,�or�print�the�report�out.

Most�reports�allow�you�to�just�choose�the�“First�metric”�– who�you�want�to�report�on.�Then�click�OK�to�launch�the�report.�

From�there,�you�can�further�refine�your�report�by�adjusting�dates�or�adding�more�metrics.

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Remember, you�can�see�multiple�classes�/�groups�/�or�students�and�compare�their�results.�Or,�just�select�one.

Ways�you�can�use�this�report:1. Identify�classes�/�groups�/�students�that�are�performing�poorly�on�book�quizzes.�These�

students�are�good�candidates�for�additional�reading�practice,�or�pre�reading�vocabulary�exercises.

2. Show�a�parent�how�their�student�compares�to�the�class�on�book�quizzes.3. Set�a�book�quiz�percentage�goal�for�your�class�and�challenge�students�to�beat�the�goal.�

Have�a�class�party�if�they�do!4. Show�an�administrator�book�quiz�improvement�over�time,�which�indicates�increase�

comprehension.

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Remember, you�can�see�multiple�classes�/�groups�/�or�students�and�compare�their�results.�Or,�just�select�one.

Ways�you�can�use�this�report:1. Identify�classes�/�groups�/�students�that�are�lower�than�average�on�the�Lexile�scale.�

These�students�are�good�candidates�for�additional�reading�practice,�or�targeted�Teacher’s�List�book�sets

2. Identify�students�that�are�not�taking�benchmark�tests�– these�students�need�to�be�encouraged�to�login�more�frequently,�and�spend�more�time�reading�books.

3. Show�a�parent�how�their�student�compares�to�the�class�reading�level.4. Show�an�administrator�reading�skill�improvement�over�time,�which�can�indicate�a�

higher�performance�on�state�reading�tests.

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Ways�you�can�use�this�report:1. Identify�students�that�have�low�Lexile�measures.�These�students�are�good�candidates�

for�additional�reading�practice,�or�targeted�Teacher’s�List�book�sets.�They�might�also�be�selected�for�a�different�group�in�your�class.

2. Identify�students�that�have�not�taken�the�Lexile�placement�exam�– these�students�need�to�be�encouraged�to�login�more�frequently,�and�spend�more�time�reading�books.

3. Show�an�administrator�the�varying�reading�levels�in�your�class,�and�create�a�plan�to�improve�reading�skills�using�myON�reader.

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Remember, you�can�see�multiple�classes�/�groups�/�or�students�and�compare�their�results.�Or,�just�select�one.

The�projection�is�scientifically�based,�and�uses�your�student’s�previous�reading�measures�as�well�as�a�database�of�past�performance�for�students�matching�the�Lexile�level�of�your�students.�It�provides�a�line�that�indicates�the�score�that�students�will�most�likely�receive�in�the�future.�But,�there�is�a�band�that�spans�across�this�line�– it�is�possible�your�student�will�score�in�this�area�in�the�future.�The�more�narrow�the�band,�the�more�sure�myON�reader�is�of�your�student’s�future�score.�It�is�within�your�student�abilities�to�change�their�projection.�Research�shows�that�additional�targeted�reading�practice�can�positively�affect�future�reading�scores.

Ways�you�can�use�this�report:1. Identify�classes�/�groups�/�students�that�have�a�lower�projection�of�reading�skills.�These�

students�are�good�candidates�for�additional�reading�practice,�targeted�Teacher’s�List�book�sets,�or�different�groups.

2. Identify�students�that�are�at�risk�of�failing�the�state�reading�test�at�the�end�of�the�year.�If�their�projection�is�in�a�lower�range,�you�can�take�steps�now�to�give�students�the�necessary�reading�skills�to�do�better.�Reading�practice�(using�titles�in�your�Lexile�zone�and�matching�your�interests)�is�the�key�for�students�to�gain�additional�reading�ability.

3. Show�an�administrator�where�your�students�have�reading�skill�gaps,�and�discuss�how�you�plan�on�raising�skill�levels.�myON�reader�can�be�an�important�component�in�this�strategy!

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Remember, you�can�see�multiple�classes�/�groups�/�or�students�and�compare�their�results.�Or,�just�select�one.

Ways�you�can�use�this�report:1. Identify�classes�/�groups�/�students�that�are�reading�fewer�books�than�their�classmates.�

These�students�are�good�candidates�for�additional�reading�practice.2. Identify�students�that�are�not�reading�any�books�– these�students�need�to�be�

encouraged�to�login�more�frequently,�and�spend�more�time�reading�books.3. Show�a�parent�how�their�student�compares�to�the�class�in�terms�of�number�of�books�

read.4. Set�a�goal�for�your�class�and�challenge�students�to�read�a�certain�number�of�books.5. Show�an�administrator�improved�number�of�books�read�over�time.�More�reading�

practice�positively�affects�reading�ability.

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Remember, you�can�see�multiple�classes�/�groups�/�or�students�and�compare�their�results.�Or,�just�select�one.

Ways�you�can�use�this�report:1. Identify�classes�/�groups�/�students�that�are�not�spending�as�much�time�reading�than�

their�classmates.�These�students�are�good�candidates�for�additional�reading�practice.2. Identify�students�that�are�not�spending�any�time�reading�– these�students�need�to�be�

encouraged�to�login�more�frequently,�and�spend�more�time�reading�books.3. Show�a�parent�how�their�student�compares�to�the�class�in�terms�of�time�spent�reading.�

Also,�this�report�can�replace�the�parental�forms�that�record�how�much�time�students�spend�reading�at�home.

4. Set�a�goal�for�your�class�and�challenge�students�to�read�for�a�certain�amount�of�time.5. Show�an�administrator�how�time�spent�reading�has�increased�over�time.�More�time�

spent�reading�indicates�a�higher�level�of�reading�stamina�in�students,�an�important�measure�of�concentration�and�reading�ability.

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Have�you�ever�been�asked�by�a�parent�or�administrator�to�show�how�the�books�students�are�reading�are�connected�to�curriculum?�If�so,�this�report�is�for�you!�Select�the�state�and�subject you’d�like�to�review,�and�the�standards�report�will�show�every�book�read�by�your�students,�and�the�detailed�standard�/�sub�standard�/�strand�/�goal�that�the�book�connects�to.

Tip:�This�report�can�get�quite�lengthy,�so�preview�it�before�you�select�to�print.

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Perhaps�you’re�more�interested�in�just�a summary�of�the�books�that�match�the�standard�(without�all�the�details�about�which�strand�is�correlated).�If�so,�this�report�is�for�you.�It�will�list�off�all�the�books�that�students�have�read�that�meet�objectives�set�by�state�standards.

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The�building�administrator�role�is�assigned�to�the�person�responsible�for�system�wide�decisions�and�reporting.�Many of�the�system�decisions�will�be�inherited�by�teachers�and�students�that�are�part�of�the�building.�

For�example,�if�the�building�administrator�turns�off�an�option�like�book�reviews,�teachers�will�not�be�allowed�to�turn�it�back�on.�

Unless�there�is�a�building�or�district�policy�set�that�needs�to�be�followed,�we�recommend�that�the�system�defaultsbe�left�in�place�without�being�altered�at�the�building�level.

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The�building�administrator�can�see�summary�statistics�for�the�whole school.�This�is�particularly�helpful�in�school�challenges�(like�number�of�books�read,�or�time�spent�reading).�The�administrator�can�see�beyond�the�summary�down�to�the�individual�student,�and�even�reassign�students�to�different�classrooms.

The�administrator�sets�the�grade�levels�used�in�the�school,�which�teachers�are�assigned�to�which�grades,�and�which�classes�are�established.�All�of�this�can�be�done�individually�with�a�few�clicks.�But,�there�are�also�options�to�bulk�import�class�and�teacher�data,�along�with�student�data.

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An�easier�way�(and�a�huge�time�saver)�for�administrators�to�populate myON�is�through�batch�processes.�Here,�they�can�import�a�spreadsheet�like�file�directly�into�the�program.�There�is�an�order�in�which�the�data�needs�to�be�populated�though:

1. The�administrator�must�set�what�grades�are�in�the�school2. Then,�they�need�to�set�which�classes�are�associated�with�which�grades3. Now�it’s�time�to�add�teacher�accounts4. Teacher�accounts�must�then�be�associated�with�classes5. Finally�it’s�time�to�add�the�students�– they�must�be�placed�in�their�classes6. Optionally,�if�student�photos�are�available�(from�a�yearbook�CD),�they�can�be�imported�

as�profile�images

Situations to�plan�for:•High�migration�rate�of�students�– plan�to�refresh�student�data�weekly�/�monthly�/�quarterly•High�turn�over�of�teachers�– plan�to�validate�and�update�teacher�data�frequently•Students�change�classes�/�teachers�– plan�to�refresh�student�data�weekly�/�monthly�/�quarterly•Graduation�and�bulk�promotion�of�students�– plan�to�refresh�student�data�weekly�/�monthly�/�quarterly

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The�building�administrator�can�set�building�options�to�remove�functionality.�Turning�the�book�quizzes�and/or�book�reviewfunctionality�off�will�remove�the�functionality�from every�student�in�that�school.�That�means�that�a�Teacher�or�Librarian�role�cannot�turn�the�functionality�back�on.

Before�you�turn�off�the�building�options,�make�sure�you�understand�what�limits�that�will�place�on�students.�If�book�quizzes�are�needed�by�a�particular�teacher�or�reading�group,�don’t�turn�them�off�for�the�entire�population.�Instead,�ask�teachers�individually�to�turn�off�functionality.

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The�building�administrator�can�limit�what�books�students�can�access.�Turning�off�a�book�will�remove�it�from every�student�in�that�school.�That�means�that�a�Teacher�or�Librarian�role�cannot�turn�the�book�back�on.

The�power�of myON�reader�is�the�ability�to�personalize�book�recommendations�to�each�student.�This�makes�reading�more�interesting�for�students,�which�engages�them�to�practice�reading�more�often.�A�book�that�may�not�be�appropriate�for�Grade�1�students�may�be�perfectly�acceptable�for�students�in�Grade�5.�But,�removing�a�book�here�will�remove�it�for�everyone.�We�strongly�recommend�keeping�all�titles�available�in�myON�reader,�since�the�recommendation�engine�will�effectively�limit�titles�for�each�student�to�just�their�reading�level�and�interests.�But,�if�you’re�concerned�about�the�appropriateness�of�a�book�or�two,�you�can�quickly�remove�those�from�availability.

Removing�books�from�availability�can�negatively�impact�the�recommendation�engine�and�system�performance.�Don’t�remove�more�than�10�books�from�the�system.

Best�practice�tip�to�follow:�Don’t�limit�the�books�available�from�the�building�level.�Instead,�ask�teachers�to�manage�the�book�library�at�the�class�and�group�level.

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Use�the�Librarian role�for�reading�specialist,�literacy�coach,�curriculum�director�or�library�media�specialists.�

Anyone�who�needs�to�view�the�entire�school�rather�than�an�individual�class,�and�who�might�need�to�assign�a�Teacher’s�List�to�a�group�of�students�should�be�assigned�the�Librarian�role.

The�Librarian�role�can�view�a�summary�dashboard�of�school�statistics,�and�even�see�these�broken�down�by�grades.�But,�this�role�cannot�manage�individual�students.�Instead,�the�Librarian�role�will�create�a�group�that�teachers�can�assign�students�to.�

Librarian�Role�can:

Dashboard�of�all�student�activityCreate�school�wide�groupsReview�activity�by�gradesReportingBook�management

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Typically,�the�students�being�assigned�to�a�school�wide�group�fall�into�one�of�these�areas:•The�whole�school�during�summer�break,�for�a�recommended�summer�reading�list.•Students�requiring�further�reading�intervention.•Book�club�students.

The�Librarian�role�cannot�move students�to�any�of�these�groups.�Instead,�they�should�work�directly�with�the�teacher�to�identify�students�that�need�to�be�placed�in�one�of�the�school�wide�groups.�The�teacher�remains�the�administrator�for�the�student�accounts.�But,�by�placing�them�into�a�group�established�by�the�Librarian�role,�now�the�person�in�this�role�can:•Create�a�“Teacher’s�List”�book�set�and�assign�it�to�the�students�enrolled�in�their�group.•Modify�settings�for�book�quizzes,�book�reviews,�and�book�scaffolding.

And,�students�don’t�feel�any�stigma�attached�to�being�placed�in�a�different�group�– they�won’t�even�realize�that�the�functions�they�have�access�to�might�be�different�from�other�students!

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Overview Content Student�View

Teacher�View

Other�Views Research Explore�&�

Evaluate

RESEARCH

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MetaMetrics,�Inc�and�Lexiles®

• The�Lexile�Framework® for�Reading�is�used�throughout�myON�reader.

• Lexiles�measure�both�the�reader�and�the�text�on�the�same�leveling�system.

• MetaMetrics�research�shows�that�students�are�more�engaged�and�increase�their�reading�ability�when:– Books�being�read�match�the�student�interests.– Books�are�in�the�student�target�Lexile�range.

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Review�of�Case�Studies• Charleston�County,�SC– Used�by�72�schools– Library�collection�turnover�increased�by�30x

• Average�circulation�in�1�year�for�print�books�=�10• Average�digital�book�circulation�in�same�period�=�337

• Hillsborough�County,�FL– Used�by�85�schools– 70,000�books�read�the�first�two�months�of�implementation�(before�official�teacher�training�program�was�complete)

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Research�Review• If�children�read�below�grade�level�in�grade�4,�there�is�an�increased�chance�that�they’ll�drop�out

• Comprehension�increases�with�multiple�formats�stimulating�several�senses

• Multimedia�engages�students�and�increases�interest

• Scaffolding�techniques�support�students�reading

• Computer�time�can�increase�reading�skills

“Millions�of�American�children�get�to�fourth�grade�without�learning�to�read�proficiently.�And�that�puts�them�on�the�dropout�track.”

Kids�Count�Special�ReportAnnie�E.�Casey�Foundation2010

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Multiple�Formats“We�now�know�that�involving�multiple�senses�increases�learning�and�retention.”

2002�– Deborah�Locke

Other�research�supports�multi�modal�reading�approaches:2009�– Thomas�R.�Kelchner,�Ed.D.1996�– Mary�Wise�and�Frank�Groom2008�– Cisco2002�– L.L.�Scarlatos1999�– Anne�Meyer�and�David�Rose2001�– Mayer2005�– Carrington2005�– Marsh�

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Reading�Scaffolds“The�use�of�[audio]�with�struggling,�reluctant,�or�second�language�learners�is�powerful�since�they�act�as�a�scaffold�that�allows�students�to�read�above�their�actual�reading�level”

1998�– Kyleen�Beers

Other�research�supports�scaffolding�in�reading:2009�– Thomas�R.�Kelchner,�Ed.D.�2002�– Pamela�Varley2001�– Denise�Marchionda2003�– Denise�Johnson1999�– Lynne�Anderson�Inman�and�Mark�Horney2005�– S.�Lefever�Davis�and�C.�Pearman2001�– Ann�Holum�and�Jan�Gahala

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Customer�Service�and�Technical�SupportIf�you�have�a�question�about�myON�reader�or�your�account,�please�contact�our�Customer�Service�and�Technical�Support�group.– Business�Hours 8AM�to�5PM�Central�Time�Zone– Phone 888�728�1266– Fax 888�262�0705– E�mail [email protected]– Website http://www.myON.com

• The�online�training�portal�includes�many�resources�you�can�use�to�learn�about:– A�new�area�within�myON�books�or�myON�reader– Get�a�refresher�on�a�topic�you’ve�already�covered– Learn�about�best�practices.

Access�the�training�portal�online�at�www.myON.com

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Minimum�Requirements• MyON�reader�is�a�web�based�platform�which�requires�high�speed�Internet.�Use�it�with�Mac�or�PC�over�any�type�of�network.�

• DSL/Cable�Internet�connection,�minimum• IE�7.0�(or�higher),�Firefox�3.5�(or�higher),�Safari�4.0�(or�higher)

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