Creator: Marco Arment | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
Create a Read Later bookmark to send to any device for reading later. Though this tool is a download all you need to do is drag the bookmarklet to your browser toolbar. As you find articles to read later, be sure to click on the bookmarklet to save. Create folders to organize your articles and even create an RSS feed for the folder. Send instapaper articles to an iPad or iPhone (use the app) or send to your Google Reader. Instapaper can also be connected with the Kindle (click on the Account tab for information including the cost from Amazon for doing so.)
In the Classroom
Users must be able to set up their free account and manage bookmarklets in their browser toolbar. Be sure to click on the Account tab to set a password or change your username. Be sure to check with your IT Department before adding on to your browser. (Some school computers may be locked down, preventing this capability.) When articles are out of sight, they are often forgotten. Decide where you plan to access articles later (iPhone app, Google Reader) to catch up on the articles you have found interesting. Download your articles in a printable file or export the entire list as a .csv or .html file. Archive your articles and easily retrieve them from the tab along the top. rn<br><br>rnSafety/security: If students are using Instapaper, plan ahead for classroom use. Be sure that students are aware of appropriate and inappropriate use, even if inappropriate articles are added to the account from home. Make sure that you have district and parent permission. Spell out consequences for inappropriate use. Students must have individual accounts (email required).
At Home
Create a library of articles for yourself, your family, or your student. Create a folder of recipes, party ideas, vacation ideas, or room decorating ideas to look at in a moments notice.
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English, Language Arts, Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Social Studies, TeachersFirst Edge, Writing,