Extensive reading (ER) is regarded as an effective method by which English language learners can make substantial gains in reading fluency and overall language acquisition. For language teachers, however, implementing ER in curricula has proved very formidable. Responding to three challenging issues: establishing accountability, providing appropriate reading assistance, and ensuring students are reading large quantities of text, the presenter will report on the implementation of an online, mobile-based extensive reading component.
During a 15-week pilot test at a private Japanese university, four classes (n=70) read e-books and completed post-reading quizzes using the Xreading platform.
