Literacy Resources From The Experts At TeachThought

11 Underlying Assumptions Of Digital Literacy

In understanding the shift from literacy to digital literacy, it may help to take a look at the underlying assumptions of digital literacy.

From high-interest text libraries to phonics and vocabulary builders, here are 14 of the best apps for struggling or hesitant teen readers.

Reciprocal teaching is a teacher-guided strategy where small groups of students play specific roles in the comprehension of a text.

“Digital literacy is the ability to interpret and design nuanced communication across fluid digital forms.”

While screen time certainly matters, focusing only on time is like developing a literacy program that focuses only on ‘minutes read.’

Literacy / February 3, 2021

Start with the big ideas of written communication: Who (author) is saying what (theme/main idea, etc.) to whom (audience)?

Literacy / January 2, 2021

Reader’s theater is a collaborative literacy activity, for all ages, that incorporates reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Mind-maps allow teachers to gain insight into their students’ thought processes and see the development of their work.

Some readers may think they dislike the process of reading but everyone loves ideas–and reading is a wonderful strategy to find them.

The following digital tools to build vocabulary include reference tools, word clouds, games and review, word walls, and virtual field trips.

Literacy / October 2, 2020

A literacy-rich environment not only supports the academic growth but also encourages conversation, empathy, and critical thinkink.

Literacy / August 15, 2020 / Terry Heick

Lateral reading is reading ‘across’ texts sequentially–primarily for the purpose of evaluating the credibility of a text.