Technology, Reading & Digital Literacy
Strategies to Engage the Reluctant Reader
Published on 1. December 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-56484-358-6 (ISBN)
Description
Reading is fundamental to learning, and when fusing the love of reading with technology, students become creators, innovators and out-of-the-box thinkers. This new book offers strategies teachers can use to motivate all students, including the most reluctant, to rediscover the joys of reading, share what they've read and discover innovative ways of exploring new things using technology as a springboard.
Technology, Reading & Digital Literacy shows teachers how to connect traditional teaching strategies with engaging online tools and resources designed to inspire a love of literature in new and reluctant readers. Learn about exciting educational websites that help students find the perfect book, discuss their reading with the class, share a great story with peers around the globe and improve their writing abilities.
The book is filled with a robust collection of literacy tools, such as virtual book clubs, video and animated book talks, and writer's wikis, while offering strategies for leveraging these resources in class. Educators at all levels can use the resources and instructional methods in this book to boost digital literacy for all students.
Technology, Reading & Digital Literacy shows teachers how to connect traditional teaching strategies with engaging online tools and resources designed to inspire a love of literature in new and reluctant readers. Learn about exciting educational websites that help students find the perfect book, discuss their reading with the class, share a great story with peers around the globe and improve their writing abilities.
The book is filled with a robust collection of literacy tools, such as virtual book clubs, video and animated book talks, and writer's wikis, while offering strategies for leveraging these resources in class. Educators at all levels can use the resources and instructional methods in this book to boost digital literacy for all students.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Eugene
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
155 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56484-358-6 (9781564843586)
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Schweitzer Classification
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L. Robert Furman is a recent honoree of the 20 to Watch in Educational Technology from the National School Boards Association. His presentation on motivating the reluctant reader through technology has garnered attention from major educational groups, such as Scholastic, ePals, EdWeb and TiCal.