By the end of this project, you will be ready to use Actively Learn to bring meaningful nonfiction texts to your class. Whether you teach elementary or secondary students, Actively Learn has Science, Social Studies, and more texts that align with what your students are learning. With Actively Learn, students build stamina and comprehension as they interact with each text. Teachers benefit from the evidence they gather as their students skills grow. Throughout each task, we will work together to learn how to use Actively Learn to help your students thrive.
Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn
Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn
Instructor: Rachel Lindsay
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4.5
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 Hour
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Use Actively Learn to build your students’ nonfiction reading comprehension.
Engage students through interactive nonfiction texts.
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Taught in English
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Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Get started with Actively Learn.
Create a class and connect your Google Classroom.
Find and assign reading content for your class.
Modify learning content for your class.
Using the gradebook and professional learning
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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VT
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Reviewed on Jun 19, 2021
it was very helpful course.i learned about human resources and ideas.
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Thank you for hosting this course. This is very useful
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024
I really enjoyed this Coursera Project Network course of Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn. I found it extremely helpful and educating.
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