1. How should extensive reading (and listening) be implemented on the iPhone? What opportunities present themselves and what difficulties arise? The presenter will draw on his work designing the iPhone and iPad versions of the Oxford Bookworms Library to discuss what's involved in the creation of extensive reading applications, what the future might hold for these applications, and how he believes that the proper use of software can help writers, editors and publisher create even better extensive reading titles.
2. Ken will describe his university-level, elective EFL course focusing on extensive reading with graded readers. Because this is the only English course many of these non-English majors take in a given year, speaking, listening and writing—in addition to reading—are brought into play, with in-class emphases on interactive book- and vocabulary-related activities, and reading speed. Key components of the course (independent reading program, initial class reader, in-class activities) will be presented. Student response to the course (in terms of performance and questionnaire results) and action research possibilities will also be discussed. Audience participation and discussion are encouraged.
