Library: Reading Research Guide (Education): Find Media

Media About Reading on the Internet

Reading Rockets: Webcasts
"Listen, watch, and learn from top experts in the field of reading. The breadth of topics include: teaching writing, teaching English language learners to read, differentiated reading instruction, assessment, and developing early literacy skills."
Reading Rockets: Shows on PBS
International Reading Association: Podcasts
"Looking for research-based, classroom-tested teaching ideas? Find what you need for your K–12 students right here, or subscribe to the series through iTunes."
The Reading Workshop Today
Lucy Calkins
Teaching Reading: K-2 Workshop
From Annenberg Foundation

The secret life of the brain
Call Number: DVD 919

"This series explores the startling new map of the brain that has emerged from the past decade of neuroscience. From infancy to old age, through language development to Alzheimer's disease, the changes of the brain over the lifespan are shown."
Comprehending content reading across the curriculum, grades 6-12
Call Number: DVD 307

Chris Tovani demonstrates how she and fellow teachers are improving students' reading skills in the classroom.
Thoughtful reading : teaching comprehension to adolescents
Call Number: DVD 306

Chris Tovani's "practical and inspiring ideas for teaching reading"

Internet Archive
Wikimedia
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TV News
Collection of 350,000 news programs . . . from national U.S. networks and stations in San Francisco and Washington D.C. New broadcasts are updated 24 hours after they are aired.