And...I seem to remember that there is research someone did where boys prefer non-linear text...I wonder if there is a gender difference here. I also wonder if the kids with shorter attention span do better on line because: shorter texts (not always, but often) where comprehension doesn't have to be sustained for as long a time, they can click away when their attention is drawn to something else, and of course, the computer screen looks a lot like a TV... LOL:-) Jennifer In a message dated 4/18/2008 9:28:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I agree Jennifer, and also with Renee in the high interest of what they read. And, I think they find their level with what's on the web. You can have two kids researching their topic, the same topic and you have only to see the difference in what they select to read and how it matches where they are at. I find the whole e literacy thing just fascinating and next week I'm really going to watch closely. The webpages do help with comprehension in the way information is broken down, highlighted as you pointed out. Fascinating when you think about it. How the kids are getting the information. Skimming takes on a whole new meaning doesn't it? **************Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp00300000002851) _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list Mosaic@literacyworkshop.org To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
