Literacy in the Cyberage [Paperback]

Richard W. Burniske (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

Formerly a SkyLight publication.

"Burniske has constructed a wonderful bridge for us and leads us to the new age by building on what we know and do well. He shows us how to expand our instruction so that electronic literacy becomes an essential component of our classrooms."
-Donna Ogle, President, International Reading Association

Technology is everywhere! Help students discover how to communicate clearly, accurately, and purposefully in an electronic environment. With the main focus on literacy, Literacy in the Cyberage explains how teachers can use technology to enrich students' competencies while electronically interacting with others, presenting case studies and step-by-step activities to demonstrate how to use literacy concepts in the classroom.

By learning electronic literacy, teachers and students can become successful communicators who participate critically and thoughtfully within virtual communities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: Corwin Press (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575172801
• ISBN-13: 978-1575172804
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,273,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Literacy challenges, February 25, 2001

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weekly reader (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Literacy in the Cyberage (Paperback)

This is a really practical book for teachers because it offers 'literacy challenges' that they can use with their students. What I liked most was the way that the author organized the challenges in chapters that discuss different types of literacy. As a teacher myself I appreciate books written by teachers for teachers. This one doesn't talk down to the reader or get carried away with theories that forget about the realities that we face. As a matter of fact, it makes a point of discussing the problems that teachers face when they try to introduce computer technology to their classrooms and it offers some very creative activities that you can use to solve some of those problems. I definitely recommend this for teachers who are concerned about teaching kids more than just a bunch of technical skills.

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking and practical, April 8, 2003

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IB History Teacher (Bangkok, Thailand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Literacy in the Cyberage (Paperback)

I attended two of the author's presentations at the EARCOS conference in Bangkok recently and found them both thought-provoking and practical. The same is true of this book, which I purchased at the book fair. It's a treasure trove of learning activities that teachers can use to teach students about more than just "how" to use technology. As an IB history teacher I was especially impressed with "The Why List" activity that helps students think critically about what they encounter online and off. I highly recommend this book, especially for fellow teachers of the IB programme.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book... great speaker, April 30, 2002

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Librarian/Language Arts Teacher (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Literacy in the Cyberage (Paperback)

I'm a librarian and middle school language arts teacher in San Francisco. I came across this book last spring and fell in love with it. I'm now using activities from it with my students and recommending it to all of my colleagues. I was especially excited to hear Dr. Burniske speak at the IRA conference in San Francisco! He's great on paper and in person! I can't say enough good things about this book or its author.