Text and Tech

<p>In today's rapidly evolving world literacy is more than just reading words on a page-it's about thinking critically creating meaning and engaging with a diverse range of texts and tools. Technology offers exciting opportunities for learning yet mandates for skill practice assessment and data collection often overshadow its true potential.</p><p>This book champions a YES AND approach: YES to the power of print books interactive read-alouds and time-honored literacy practices AND yes to digital texts multimodal storytelling and open-ended creative tools that amplify thinking and understanding. When students have access to both traditional and digital resources we expand their agency increase engagement and empower them to develop a rich adaptable literacy skillset.</p><p>Through the lens of a diverse group of educators and the expertise of longtime teacher and consultant Kristin Ziemke you'll discover how to create a balanced student-centered literacy environment where traditional texts and digital tools work together to enhance comprehension communication and critical thinking. Get ready to reimagine literacy for today's learners-and tomorrow's world.</p><p></p>