Introduction

    Seven online activities are designed to practice various reading strategies. They are not for distant 
education or web-based instruction only. These activities can be better achieved when they are integrated 
into inclass reading instruction. The proficiency level of target  students for the sample activities introduced 
here is mostly higher than intermediate, but teachers can adjust the difficulty level by selecting easier reading 
pieces and preparing simpler questions. These reading practices can be done in a computer lab as an
inclass activity or individually at home as an assignment. 

 Benefits of Integrating the online reading activities into traditional reading 
   instruction

• It helps students to practice reading strategies more effectively and efficiently.
• Teacher can easily provide more appropriate contents to each reading strategy practice
• Teacher can facilitate contextualized authentic reading materials on any topic
• It makes reading lessons more diverse, dynamic, and intriguing.
• Students can practice computer skills both for computer-based English tests and for academic research.
• It enhances interaction between a teacher and students and among students.
• Students can have a more extended opportunity to build backgroun information and cultural understanding about target language-speaking people and countries.

Things to consider before you start

• How will these lessons“fit”in the present reading curriculum?
• What type of activities can teachers plan in order to ensure a "fit"?
• Will the lessons adequately address student needs?
• How will students view the class/lessons?
• What will be teacher's role?
• What are the advantages/disadvantages?
• How will I assess students progress?