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New times. Expanded worlds. Emerging possibilities. In Using Virtual Reality in English Language Arts Education, authors from multiple institutions across the United States and abroad share practical insights for teaching English language arts with virtual and augmented realities. These chapters draw on multiple theories and ideas to share perspectives from practicing and prospective teachers, as well as young learners themselves, about how to use applications and tools to transform teaching and learning. Collectively, this book advances innovation for using virtual and augmented realities as educational, inclusive spaces for teaching English language arts and literacy subject matter while supporting learners in developing the mindset for creativity, innovation, and even emotional empathy.
List of contents
Part 1: Overview and Research: How can virtual and augmented realities support teacher learning?
Chapter 1: A Review of the Literature on Virtual Reality: A New Frontier for English Language Arts Teaching, Paige Jacobson
Chapter 2: VR Immersion in the ELA classroom: Supporting the Professional Development of Novice Teachers, Christine Chang, Elisabeth Etopio, Erin Kearney, and David Mawer
Chapter 3: "So similar, but so different from my real-life classroom": Using Augmented Reality in Teacher Learning to Facilitate Discussion in Diverse ELA Classes, Jennifer M. Higgs, Megan E. Welsh, and Steven Z. Athanases
Part 2: Practical Applications: How can virtual and augmented realities support student learning?
Chapter 4: How Am I Supposed to Teach This? Using Google Cardboards to Enhance English Language Arts Learning, Clarice Moran
Chapter 5: Designing Engaging Virtual Field Trips for Secondary English Language Art Students, Kelly Torres and Aubrey Statti
Chapter 6: Experiencing Literature in Virtual Reality
About the author
Clarice M. Moran is associate professor of English Education and the Site Director of the Appalachian Mountains Writing Project at Appalachian State University.Mary F. Rice is assistant professor of literacy at the University of New Mexico.
Summary
Using Virtual Reality in English Language Arts Education provides researched-based teaching practices and strong theoretical support for teaching English Language Arts with Virtual and Augmented Reality tools. It is perfect for teachers of any experience level, with or without prior experience with VR/AR.
