12. Conclusion. Composition in the Digital Era -- The Work of the Digital-Era Writing Instructor -- Composition Learning Outcomes -- Working Conditions for the Digital-Era Writing Instructor -- Audience for This Volume -- Language Choices -- Human Problems -- Organization of This Volume -- Conclusion -- pt. One APPROACHING Composition in the Digital Era -- 1. Theorizing Composition and Communication -- Why Should Literacy Educators Read about Theory? -- A Thematic Rhetorical History and Theory -- Conclusion -- 2. Humanizing Composition -- Diversity and Inclusion -- Access -- Cultural Competence -- Learner Backgrounds for Perceptive Teaching -- Learning Preferences -- Conclusion -- 3. Digitalizing Text, Purpose, and Genre -- Composition Technologies -- Alphabetic and Multimodal Texts -- Composition Purposes -- Exposition -- Genres -- Conclusion -- 4. Technologizing Composition Instruction -- Evolution of Technology in Composition Classrooms -- Digital Educational Modalities -- Composition Instructional Environments -- Composition Instructional Technology -- Software Applications That Enhance Learning -- Conclusion -- 5. Teaching Composition in Online Settings -- Using Technology in Online Settings -- Preparing to Teach in Online Settings -- Using Technology in Composition Teaching and Learning Activities -- Considering the Student -- Student Access Needs -- Grading in Online Settings -- Teaching Multimodality in Online Settings -- Reflection in Online Settings -- Conclusion -- 6. Reading Composition -- The Need for Critical Media Literacy -- Learning to Read -- Reading in the Digital Era -- Plagiarism: A Reading Problem -- Teaching Reading Strategically -- Conclusion -- pt. Two TEACHING Composition in the Digital Era -- 7. Composing Processes and Approaches -- Composing Processes for Alphabetic and Multimodal Texts -- Conclusion -- 8. Designing and Scaffolding Assignments -- A Process for Designing Effective Assignments -- What to Include in a Scaffolded Assignment -- The Portfolio Assignment -- Designing Effective Multimodal Assignments -- Conclusion -- 9. Providing Response, Feedback, and Evaluation -- Response and Feedback Guide Students' Composing Processes -- Elements of Response -- Peer Review as Evaluation -- Reflection as Evaluation -- Instructional Evaluation in Practice -- Evaluating an ePortfolio -- Conclusion -- 10. Promoting Effective Communication -- Establishing the Classroom Environment -- Effective Communication in Collaborative Groups -- Creating Space for Productive Dialogue -- Establishing a Respectful Learning Environment -- Recognizing Ineffective Dialogue and Behaviors -- Building Trust -- Turning to Administration for Help -- Conclusion -- 11. Supporting Students -- Essential Support in a Contentious Age -- Literacy Center Support -- Conclusion -- 12. Imagining the Future of Composition -- The Future: Language and Literacy Education -- Conclusion.
Summary:
""A comprehensive guide for students and instructors of composition. Includes an overview of the field and discussion of composition purposes and genres, digital education modalities, instructional environments, and instructional media. Topics include teaching online; composing processes and approaches; designing and scaffolding assignments; portfolio assignments; multimodal assignments; and response, feedback, and evaluation"--Provided by publisher"-- Provided by publisher.
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