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

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.