{"product_id":"research-writing-rewired-lessons-that-ground-students-digital-learning-9781483358987","title":"Research Writing Rewired: Lessons That Ground Students' Digital Learning","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur students are online constantly, and yet research shows that only half of teachers say digital tools make writing instruction easier. \u003cem\u003eResearch Writing Rewired\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to turn that statistic upside down. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Or, rather, upside \u003cem\u003eright\u003c\/em\u003e If we want to ready students for a globalized world, 100% of teachers ought to consider technology an asset to any kind of writing, assert authors Dawn Reed and Troy Hicks. But the \"main wiring\" still has to be the ELA standards and the essential questions at the heart of each content area. To that end, the authors show you how to use digital tools within a multi-week inquiry unit to increase students' engagement as they write-to-learn and share knowledge. Their book a clear model for tech-rich research writing that will inform your own inquiry-driven units. Guiding components include: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn inquiry-based, technology-rich unit on identity and culture that provides learners with opportunities to engage with the very same issues that are written about and discussed by citizens of a global society\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e28 model lessons and a framework including extensions, tech tips, and activities that blend print, image, apps, and video so students build multi-literacy skills day by day\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecurring use of best practices like formative assessment, close reading, think alouds and teaching key skills, including analyzing and synthesizing, annotating, checking credibility of sources, discussion, and writing about reading \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDozens of lessons and activities built around students' favorite technology tools and online destinations, including: Citelighter, Smore, ThingLink, Padlet, and Cazles, Animoto, Mural.ly, and getLoupe, Genius and Lit Genius, Now Comment, You Voices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eQR codes that take you to video clips on a companion website, so you can see the teaching techniques and digital tools in action\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt's up to us to make the digital learning in school a lot more like the digital learning we all do in life. \u003cem\u003eResearch Writing Rewired \u003c\/em\u003eshows us how to channel students' passion for digital communication into meeting ELA goals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dawn M. Reed,Troy W. Hicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Corwin Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/26\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781483358987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTroy Hicks is an associate professor of English at Central Michigan University and focuses his work on the teaching of writing, literacy and technology, and teacher education and professional development. A former middle school teacher, he collaborates with K-12 colleagues and explores how they implement newer literacies in their classrooms. Hicks directs CMU's Chippewa River Writing Project, a site of the National Writing Project, and he frequently conducts professional development workshops related to writing and technology. He is author of the Heinemann titles \u003ci\u003eCrafting Digital Writing\u003c\/i\u003e (2013) and \u003ci\u003eThe Digital Writing Workshop\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) as well as a co-author of \u003ci\u003eBecause Digital Writing Matters\u003c\/i\u003e (Jossey-Bass, 2010) in addition to numerous journal articles and book chapters. In March 2011, Hicks was honored with CMU′s Provost′s Award for junior faculty who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in research and creative activity.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Troy has emerged in the literacy world as a leader--perhaps \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e leader--in using technology to improve writing instruction. He is a regular presenter at NCTE and the Michigan Reading Association, and is a frequent Featured Speaker and consultant (see list on his CV for details)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Corwin Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45305317064819,"sku":"9781483358987","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_09682ce9-e563-4a80-8387-e47b9326cffc.jpg?v=1785843758","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/research-writing-rewired-lessons-that-ground-students-digital-learning-9781483358987","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}