The Power of Reading!

As much as I love technology, I will always talk about the importance of reading on my CPD sessions. It really annoys me when people like to blame technology as a reason why children don't read as much. We like to blame technology for a number of things but for me, it comes down to choices. I hope through this blog and my social media pages, I demonstrate how, when used effectively, it can transform teaching and learning. Unfortunately, I think too many of us make the wrong choices with technology.

When pictures like this appear on my social feeds, it does wind me up because they both can be valuable and certainly enhance each other:

For me, technology can enhance the reading experience allowing pupils to explore texts in more creative ways. This is something I wanted to promote in my yearly Christmas video.

For the past 9 years, I always treat my pupils to a silly video at the end of our annual talent show. To see what I have produced previously - CLICK HERE.

This year, I decided to do something with a more serious message. I absolutely love the new John Lewis Christmas advert. In fact, I blogged some ideas for how you can use it, click the picture to see.

Inspired by this advert, I created my own looking at how reading can take you to some magical places. Please help share this important message by sharing the video far and wide!

Here’s my version of the John Lewis Christmas advert all about my love of reading for pleasure!

Please share @Booktrust @Waterstones @readingagency @Foyles @PuffinBooks @MichaelRosenYes @OliverJeffers @roald_dahl @WorldBookDayUK @jk_rowling @TomFletcher@eltonofficial pic.twitter.com/ydVpj5s6Q4

— Mr Parkinson (@ICT_MrP) December 15, 2018

For the supporters of my facebook page, I will share a more in-depth video explaining the process to create this.