Improving student writing in online and multimedia environments
BECAUSE DIGITAL WRITING MATTERS
Improving Student Writing in Online and Multimedia Environments
By the National Writing Project et al. Students may be adept at text messaging and communicating online, yet don't know how to craft a basic essay. In the classroom, students are increasingly required to create Web-based or multimedia productions that include writing. Since writing in and for the online realm often defies standard writing conventions, this book defines digital writing and examines how best to integrate new technologies into writing instruction.
Shows how to integrate new technologies into classroom lessons
Addresses the proliferation of writing in the digital age
Offers a guide for improving students' online writing skills