Handbook of Research on Digital Tools for Writing Instruction in K-12 Settings

Anderson, Rebecca S.‏ · Mims, Clif‏

אפר׳ 2014 · IGI Global

מידע על הספר הדיגיטלי הזה

More emphasis is being placed on writing instruction in K-12 schools than ever before. With the growing number of digital tools in the classroom, it is important that K-12 teachers learn how to use these tools to effectively teach writing in all content areas.

The Handbook of Research on Digital Tools for Writing Instruction in K-12 Settings will provide research about how students use digital tools to write, both in and out of school settings, as well as discuss issues and concerns related to the use of these learning methods. This publication is beneficial to educators, professionals, and researchers working in the field of K-12 and teacher education.

על המחבר

Rebecca S. Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Instruction & Curriculum Leadership (ICL) at The University of Memphis. She holds her Ph.D. in literacy education and has over 30 years teaching experience with K-adult populations. Dr. Anderson has published widely in the field, operated reading clinics in three states, been a research evaluator of several literacy and educational reform initiatives, and served as a consultant for various local and state programs. Her current research interests include technology integration in K-12 settings, online teaching and learning, and writing across the curriculum.

Clif Mims (http://clifmims.com) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Memphis and is the Executive Director of the Martin Institute for Teaching Excellence in Memphis, Tennessee. Mims is a teacher, researcher, author, speaker, and educational consultant specializing in the effective integration of technology with teaching and learning. [Editor]