Bridging Technology and Literacy
Author | : Amy Hutchison |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2015-06-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781442234963 |
ISBN-13 | : 1442234962 |
Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Download or read book Bridging Technology and Literacy written by Amy Hutchison and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a practical understanding of digital literacy and information on integrating digital technology into English Language Arts and literacy instruction at the K-6 grade levels. Cross-disciplinary connections are also provided to bridge literacy and language arts and other content areas for a more integrated approach to literacy instruction. This text not only introduces readers to various types of digital tools and resources, but also provides practical approaches for using digital tools in instruction to help students read and write multimodal digital texts. Each chapter contains key elements that prompt brainstorming about digital tools, connections to the Common Core State Standards in Language Arts, and resources for teachers to plan instruction that incorporates digital tools. Comprehensive sample lesson plans that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and English Language Proficiency Standards are provided throughout the text. Information about digital citizenship, digital copyright, lesson planning, and long-range planning is also provided.