Educating Literacy Teachers Online Tools, Techniques, and Transformations (Language & Literacy)
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (577 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 080775496X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The authors provide tools, techniques, and resources for developing courses, workshops, and other online learning experiences, including blended/hybrid delivery formats that combine face-to-face meetings with online practices. ''Be prepared to experience a compelling journey through underlying principles of effective professional development, practical examples of how online and hybrid learning experiences benefit both learners and teachers, and instructional models that have been used successfully to strengthen critical learning outcomes for reading professionals. Moving away from traditional discussions in which technology and delivery systems dominate the conversation, this book focuses on the literacy instructor with techniques for building effective learning communities. The authors outline the unique pedagogical challenges posed by online courses and offer guidance for making decisions about what tools to use for specific instructional purposes. More than simply a ''how-to'' book, this resource will encourage novice and experienced instructors to extend their thinking and enable online literacy teacher education to grow in productive ways.Book Features:* Support for those teaching in many different roles, including program coordinator
Clarke is assistant professor and literacy concentration leader in the Education Department of the University of New England. Susan Watts-Taffe is associate professor and coordinator of the Reading Endorsement program at the University of Cincinnati. . Lane W
Five Stars Excellent resource for on-line teachers, based in both theory and practice.
Clarke is assistant professor and literacy concentration leader in the Education Department of the University of New England. Susan Watts-Taffe is associate professor and coordinator of the Reading Endorsement program at the University of Cincinnati. About the AuthorLane W.