Actively Learn for Active Readers

 While attending ISTE 2013 in San Antonio I was introduced to an online tool that will revolutionize the way I approach online reading. Actively Learn is an online tool that allows teachers to create classes and provide students with an online interactive reading platform. EVERY teacher can use this tool (and SHOULD use this tool).

How It Works: 
1. Upload an article from online, PDF, or select a pre-loaded piece of text from the Actively Learn Library.
2. Annotated the text for your students using video clips, photos, phonetic spelling, or definitions.
3. Add questions that help students comprehend the text. Identify the common core standard addressed by the question.
4. Assign the article to all or one of your classes.
5. Students access the article and answer questions.
6. Teachers go back and rate answers 0-4 and add comments for students.


Features that I love about this platform include: 
1. FREE!
2. Create classes
3. Library pre-loaded full of literature and resources for teachers.
4. Ability to upload articles from online or PDF resources
5. Ability to request a piece of text be uploaded.
6. Flexible developers willing to listen to teachers and make the best experience for students.

I highly recommend trying this Web 2.0 and letting me know your thoughts!

http://www.activelylearn.com/