Foreword, by Patrick Larkin
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. New Literacies in a Digital World
Defining Digital Literacies
Commonalities among Emergent Literacies
The Five Digital Literacies
Sharing and Collaborating
Digital Literacies in the Context of Teaching and Learning
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
2. Professional Development That (Really) Works
Part One: Characteristics of Effective Professional Development
Common Problems and Pitfalls
A Concise, Step-Wise Approach
Part Two: Professional Development Models, Formats, and Approaches
Professional Learning Communities
Creative Approaches to In-House Professional Development
Lunch-n-Learn / Prep-Period Tune-Ups
Online/On-Demand (“On-Your-Own”)
Mobile Learning (“On-the-Go”)
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
3. A Framework for Program Development and Implementation
Professional Learning Communities
Experimenting: Play Is Okay
Personal Learning Networks
Individual Classroom Integration
Individual Consultations & Training and Support Resources
Midpoint and End-of-Year Surveys
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 4 Teacher Leaders and Support Structures
Administrative Support and Resources
The Three L’s of Leadership
Developing a Personal Learning Network (PLN)
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 5 Promoting Buy-In and Active Participation
Making the Positive Pitch
Poor Quality and Lack of Substance
Creating a Brand for Your Program
The Importance of Relationships
Leveraging Intrinsic Motivation
Incentivizing Teacher Participation
Salary Schedule Advancement
Making the Connection to the Classroom
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 6 Long-Term Planning: Ensuring a Lasting Impact
Professional Growth Plans
Faculty Turnover, Base Training, and Recalibration
Personal Learning Networks
Developing a Digital Literacies Action Plan
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Chapter 7 The Tools of Technology
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Examples in Teaching and Learning
Sharing and Collaborating
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Examples in Teaching and Learning
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Examples in Teaching and Learning
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Examples in Teaching and Learning
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
Examples in Teaching and Learning
Digital Literacies Integration Plan
References
Index