Technology, Reading & Digital Literacy: Strategies to Engage the Reluctant Reader

Furman, Robert L.

ISBN 10: 1564843580 / ISBN 13: 9781564843586

Published by International Society for Technology in Educa, 2014

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1564843580I3N00

Synopsis:

Reading is fundamental to learning. Technology, Reading & Digital Literacy offers new strategies to inspire and motivate students ― even the most reluctant readers. This book gives educators new tactics to help students discover the joys of reading, improve writing and storytelling skills, and expand the use of technology for learning. Teachers will uncover new methods for integrating traditional teaching strategies with engaging technology to tap into students as creators, innovators and out-of-the-box thinkers. The book is filled with a robust collection of literacy tools and resources to support the transition to digital literacy, including custom book lists, virtual book clubs, video and animated book talks, and writer’s wikis. Educators at all levels can use the resources and instructional methods in this book to boost digital literacy for students.

About the Author: L. Robert Furman, Ed.D., is an educator, leader, speaker and the author of multiple books, most recently, The Future-Ready Challenge. He has received numerous awards, including being named one of the National School Board Association’s 2015 “20 to Watch” in technology education. He is the principal at South Park Elementary Center near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Technology, Reading & Digital Literacy: ...
Publisher: International Society for Technology in Educa
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket