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There is no research-based text that provides a model for teaching and learning in a virtual environment with literacy learners. Therefore, this book will focus on preparing challenging students to be successful independent learners for the twenty first century. This will involve one where students are constructing their own meaning not only within the traditional brick and mortar environment with the assistant of the classroom teacher, but also in an online environment scaffolded by a virtual tutor. Today, virtual environments are a common alternative space for students in K-12 to engage in meaningful online literacy learning with their tutors (Boxie, 2004; Hurst, 2007; Williams & Casale, 2015; Witte, 2007).
List of contents
Foreword
Introduction
PART I: Planning
Chapter 1: What is a Virtual Mentor?
Chapter 2: Selecting Online Materials
PART II: Virtual Engagement of Instructional Practices
Chapter 3: Teaching Phonics and Vocabulary Development using iChat
Chapter 4: Developing Reading Fluency Instruction using iChat
Chapter 5: Promoting Comprehension using Webex
Chapter 6: Making a Cyber Literacy Connection using Email
Chapter 7: Fostering Authentic Writing using Edmodo
Chapter 8: Student Motivation
PART III: Reflecting on the Virtual Experience
Chapter 9: Voices of Virtual Mentors and Mentees
Appendix A: Online Resources
Appendix B: Lesson Reflection Prompts
Appendix C: eMentoring Survey
About the Author
Index
About the author
Paula Saine, PhD, is Professor of Teacher Education at Miami University in Ohio where she teaches courses in literacy and technology. She is an internationally recognized leader and expert. Her research centers primarily on three important and interrelated principles that include: literacy, cultural competence, and the use of digital technologies in K-12. Together, they shape her research on fostering interactive literacy learning through innovative approaches that equip practicing and current teachers for an ever-changing society.
Summary
This book focuses on preparing students to be successful independent learners for the twenty first century. Students will construct their own meaning not only within the traditional brick and mortar environment with the assistant of the classroom teacher, but also in an online environment scaffolded by a virtual tutor.
