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Cheryl Hill replied to Tracy Varner's discussion 'Accelerated Reader??'

Well like anything there are pros and cons, and certainly, there are pros and cons regarding the Accelerated Reader Program; however, as librarians and classroom teachers in today's world of competing technologies for students’ interests and time,...

October 24

Barb Odanaka replied to Tracy Varner's discussion 'Accelerated Reader??'

I am not a librarian, but as a children's book author, I have been concerned about the ways AR seems to turn reading into another "do it for the reward and reward only" activity. Lara, those are really good points you made about how it can adverse...

October 23

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July 27

L Samuels replied to Tracy Varner's discussion 'Accelerated Reader??'

AR is a tool much like a hammer. It can be used to build the Taj Mahal or break rocks to dust. I strongly recommend careful consideration and LOTS of pre-planning. Most schools typically implement the public recognition system (move your name alon...

July 26

Sue Jones replied to Tracy Varner's discussion 'Accelerated Reader??'

I've had people say you could look at the incentive a different way: reading is actually worth rewarding. Think of all the benefits student athletes get... okay, I *try* to look at it that way, but I, too, recoil at the "Sit up and smile! here's a...

May 28

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May 28

Laura Philip replied to Tracy Varner's discussion 'Accelerated Reader??'

This whole conversation thread has been so informative -- thanks! I am interviewing at a school that has AR, and coming from one that does not, so it is nice to hear the pros and cons as I proceed. If a child has a book that they would like to rea...

May 27

Donna Eddings replied to Tracy Varner's discussion 'Accelerated Reader??'

I believe AR works fine if it is used as an incentive and with younger students. I don't think it works well with older students or when used as part of a grade. If I did not already have an established program, I do not believe I would start one,...

May 22

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I am a Media and Technology Specialist for Mercer Elementary School in the Forest Hills Local School District, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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At 1:42am on May 28, 2009, Mike McQueen said…: Hi tracy,
I'm a teacher librarian & recently started a community based blog for getting boys to read - http://GettingBoysToRead.com. Please send me a friend request if you'd like to network, share ideas, and learn more about getting boys to read.

Sincerely,
Mike McQueen

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At 5:26am on October 2, 2007, Jan Radford said…: Thanks for the invite Tracy. I am HS TL in Sydney, but I will be in the USA in the next couple of weeks and will visit with some LMS in Pennsylvania. Not Ohio though! Still, minds meet in the ning. Next best thing.

At 12:24am on May 30, 2007, Aimee Stoffel said…: Hi Tracy! Thanks for the add. I love to learn and share information with so many people.

At 1:12pm on May 14, 2007, Mary Woodard said…: Thanks for the add, Tracy. I look forward to sharing and learning with everyone here.

At 9:46am on May 14, 2007, Karen Bell said…: Hi Tracy! Thanks for the invite to be your "friend". I'm looking forward to sharing info with others in similar positions, no matter what we call ourselves these days.

Karen

At 2:44pm on May 9, 2007, Dr. Mary Ann Bell said…: Thanks very much for the invitation! I am new to this Ning, and excited about its possibilities!

At 1:24pm on May 9, 2007, Mary J. Johnson said…: Thanks for the invitation, Tracy. I'm looking forward to learning this Ning Thing together with librarians from all levels and situations. -Mary

At 11:33pm on May 8, 2007, Melissa Brumsted said…: Hi Tracy,
Thanks for the friend invite! One of my roommates here in Boston is from Cincinnati. She's forever raving about the chili and the warm folks who live there.

At 6:43pm on May 3, 2007, Leigh Rountree said…: Hi, Tracy. Thanks for adding me. I look forward to learning more about elementary media centers. I am in high school down here in the deep South.

At 9:42pm on May 2, 2007, Lesley Edwards said…: Hi Tracy, thanks for the friend invite. I was an elementary school librarian for 12 years before moving on to high school. Although I love my new job I do miss the story times, cute displays and hugs that were such a big part of working in an elem. school.