Teaching literacy in the digital age : inspiration for all levels and literacies / edited by Mark Gura.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gura, Mark, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Language arts--Computer-assisted instruction.

Language arts.

Language arts--Computer network resources.

Computers and literacy--Audio-visual aids.

Computers and literacy.

Educational technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 236 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon ; Washington, District of Columbia : International Society for Technology in Education, [2014]

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

About ISTE

About the Editor

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Authentic Activities

Standards for Language Arts and Technology

Chapter Descriptions

SECTION I: Reinforcing Reading and Writing with Video and Audio

CHAPTER 1: The Digital-Age Booktalker: Student-Created Digital Book Trailers

The Need to Reach All Students

Digital Book Trailers Entice Others to Read

Using Animoto to Create Student Book Trailers

Standards Addressed

Conclusion

Sample Booktalkers

References

CHAPTER 2: Creating Online Animations to Pitch Original Short Stories

Animation to Sell Their Stories

Assessment and Standards Addressed

Conclusion: The Impact of Visual Literacy

CHAPTER 3: The 20-Shot Short Story

Background

Tech Equipment

Implementation

Assessment

CHAPTER 4: Digital Movie Projects Foster Literacy Growth Across the Curriculum

Moviemaking: Now an Accessible Classroom Activity

Organizing and Contextualizing for Successful Classroom Moviemaking

Planning, Writing, and Preparing

Storyboarding and Scriptwriting

Rehearsing, Shooting, and Publishing

CHAPTER 5: Do-It-Yourself Digital 3D Storytelling

Keys to Project Success

Procedures

Concluding Thoughts

SECTION II: Analyzing and Discussing Literature

CHAPTER 6: Online Literature Circles, Quick Writes, and More

Putting the Idea to Work

Literacy Applications

Literature Circles and More

Resources

CHAPTER 7: Honoring Student Voice Through Blogging

Beginning Our Blogging Journey

How to Set Up Blogs

Beyond the Basics

Reflections on the Project.

Assessment and Standards Addressed

SECTION III: Story Writing

CHAPTER 8: Graphic Novel-Style Writing Projects

Why Graphic Novels?

Tools and Techniques

Microsoft Word

A Wide Variety of Applications

A Unique Platform for Improving Writing Skills

CHAPTER 9: Interactive Fiction

IF = Excitement and Motivation for Reading and Writing

Learning with Interactive Fiction

Resources Required

From Reader to Writer

Student Population

Student Work Sample

Further Reading

CHAPTER 10: Language Learning between the Panels: Comics, Performance, Shakespeare, and ELL

A Tale of Two Comics

Technology

Shakespeare, Comics, and Performance

ELL and Special Needs

SECTION IV: Persuasive and Argumentative Writing

CHAPTER 11: Building Literacy Radiolab-Style: Podcasting to Foster Speech and Debate Skills

Background of Practice

Setting Things Up

Writing, Recording, and Editing

Conclusion: Learning from the NPR Radiolab Model

CHAPTER 12: Crafting an Argumentative Essay with Evernote

Mrs. Smith's Digital Writing Workshop

The Context for Writing with the Common Core State Standards

Beginning the Research Process with Evernote

Capturing Sources, Documenting the Process

In the Field, Capturing Other Sources

Pulling Her Research Together

CHAPTER 13: Enhancing the Argument: Using Threaded Discussion as a Persuasive Prewriting Tool

Teaching and Learning Persuasive Writing through Blogging

Managing Online Conversations

Resources.

CHAPTER 14: Building Literacy with Popular Web 2.0 Tools

Blogging to Support Struggling Writers

Fostering Collaboration in Literacy Learning with Edmodo

Stimulating Interest in and Analysis of Writing with Wordle

Promoting Reading Fluency with Audacity

SECTION V: And Even More Inspiration

CHAPTER 15: Literacy Growth through Digital Television News Production

A Flexible Model

Not Just Fun Media Projects, but Effective Instructional Practice

Equipment Needs

Learning the Craft of Video News Production

Practice Primer

Conclusion: College Readiness and Other Real-World Connections

CHAPTER 16: Providing Feedback in the Writing Process with Digital Audio and Video

Feedback Is Critical

Audio Feedback

Video Feedback

Conclusions

CHAPTER 17: Using Online Vocabulary Resources to Improve Pre-College ESL and SAT Literacy Skills

The Importance of Vocabulary in Understanding Meaning

Vocabulary Journaling Activity

Example: From Story Reading to Story Writing

Additional Writing Activities

CHAPTER 18: Podcasting in Foreign Language Class

Podcasting en Français!

Materials and Resources Needed

APPENDIX

ISTE Standards

ISTE Standards for Students (ISTE StandardsS)

ISTE Standards for Teachers (ISTE StandardsT)

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-56484-545-1

OCLC:

909894919