READ+to+Succeed+Mini+Grant

Please read the important copyright information in red at the bottom of this page! =We will use this page to collaborate on the Enrichment Fund Mini Grant we have received for the project, Those who READ will SUCCEED!=


 * 1) You can review our Grant Application here.[[file:READ+MiniGrant.pdf]]
 * 2) At this time, we are awaiting the check from the EF Mini Grant committee. It is expected to arrive in January.
 * 3) When funds arrive, Ms. Stringer will order the READ software from the American Library Association.
 * 4) We can begin to collaborate on the interview questions that students will use for staff reading selections.
 * 5) Photos and interview information can all be uploaded and shared on this site so that we can all work collaboratively.

[[image:2012wildcats/READ_poster_sample.jpg width="131" height="210" align="left"]]
Daily Lesson Objectives and Goals for READ Posters: **File Not Found**

Read my brief evaluation for the project here: READ Poster Grant Evaluation:

=Here are the final Poster products! Click on the poster image provided to view the video interview via the poster QR codes: =


 * [[image:2012wildcats/Roll poster.jpg width="221" height="245" caption="Ms. Roll READS!" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/video/87c8d206a1ff464cb80b/"]] ||  || [[image:2012wildcats/StringerPoster.jpg width="222" height="253" caption="Ms. Stringer READS!" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/video/5a9db001b82f481099ce/Ms.%20Stringer%20READS!"]] ||
 * [[image:2012wildcats/Wheat poster.jpg width="223" height="256" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/video/4926c8a4ad2249b8b0c7/Ms.%20Wheat%20READS!"]] ||  || [[image:2012wildcats/Hennessee.jpg width="224" height="233" caption="Mr. Hennessee READS!" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/video/a14d42259ed14664a53d/Mr.%20Hennessee%20READS!"]] ||
 * [[image:2012wildcats/Smith Poster.jpg width="222" height="270" caption="Ms. Smith READS!" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/video/c2f98be035cb4bc78588/"]] ||  || [[image:2012wildcats/Scott poster.jpg width="232" height="276" caption="Ms.Scott READS!" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/video/63dd148e0e0a4206a2f9/Ms.%20Scott%20READS!"]] ||
 * [[image:2012wildcats/Edwards poster.jpg width="222" height="255" align="left" caption="Mr. Edwards READS!" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/organization/175821"]] ||  || [[image:2012wildcats/James poster.jpg width="221" height="268" caption="Ms. James READS!" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/video/f1d9a820b12642d08146/Ms.%20James%20READS!"]] ||
 * [[image:2012wildcats/Jones poster.jpg width="227" height="251" align="left" caption="Mr. Jones READS!" link="@http://www.schooltube.com/video/60ed1e8b8c624ab5b578/Mr.%20Jones%20READS!"]] ||  || [[image:2012wildcats/Lynch poster.jpg width="230" height="275" caption="Mr. Lynch READS!" link="@http://bit.ly/LHC7rI"]] ||
 * [[image:2012wildcats/Mcneil poster.jpg width="246" height="262" caption="Ms. McNeill READS!" link="@http://bit.ly/Lj20vm"]] ||  ||   ||

My final thoughts~
> [] > **So, yes, ALA does, in fact, hold the trademark on the word READ when used on posters to encourage reading.** > For this reason, please be advised that you should re-word your posters if you are __**not**__ in ownership of the ALA READ poster software (I do own the software, so I can keep my wording as it is on my iPad created poster). However, I have re-created my Pages poster now to reflect changes in order to adhere to copyright and trademark ownership (see the 2 options below).
 * 1) ====I would highly recommend utilizing the iPads for the entire poster project. The Poster template was used for Ms. Stringer's poster above. The template is available in the Pages app that you will need to purchase from the App Store ($5.99). It is easy to use-- much easier than the Photoshop discs I purchased from the ALA store. The ALA READ software ($199) uses Photoshop layers to create the posters. It is very difficult to use. I sought extensive help and assistance from my college-aged daughter to make the posters look as good as they do. Could not have done that without her help. However, the Pages poster was simple and easy to do. Did that one all by myself, thank you very much! ====
 * 2) ====I utilized this free QR generator:[] Be sure to save the QR jpeg into your documents before leaving the site. ====
 * 3) ====On the iPads and on the iPhones, I have found that the QR scanning app called "Scan" works very, very well. I have seen other apps that are clunky. Scan app is great. Love it! [] This same app can also generate codes, but I have not tried their code generator yet. If it is as good as their scanner, then I would recommend it highly! ====
 * 4) Once you start using QR codes, it becomes addictive. Lots of uses throughout the library! I anticipate that I will begin working on student created booktalks or book trailers to upload to SchoolTube then create QR codes to stick on the front or back of library books. Booktalking made easy with QR codes!
 * 5) Today (3/7/2013) at the NCTIES Student Showcase, I was asked if the READ logo was copyrighted by the ALA. I was embarrassed that I had not even thought of that so, after just a little research, I have found a web source that addresses this question:
 * [[image:Patty1.jpeg width="263" height="342"]] ||  || [[image:Patty2.jpeg width="281" height="362"]] ||