Preface Chapter 1. The Heart of the Common Core: Points of Emphasis in the Literacy Standards Chapter 2. Transforming Low-Tech Classrooms With BYOD and Mobile Devices Chapter 3. The Reading Standards Chapter 4. Argumentative Writing Chapter 5. Informative Writing Chapter 6. Narrative Writing Chapter 7. Rethinking Research Chapter 8. Language Chapter 9. Speaking and Listening Chapter 10. Charging Ahead in the Face of Change
Using Web 2.0 Tools to Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards is a practical text aimed at demonstrating how teachers can integrate technology into their curriculum in order to meet the English Language Arts Standards and literacy standards for History and Science. Grounded in solid pedagogical theory, the book offers concrete strategies and lesson ideas. The ideas presented can be scaffolded to meet the needs of a wide range of student abilities in grades 6-12.
Catlin Tucker is a Google Certified Innovator, bestselling author, international trainer, and frequent Edtech speaker, who teaches in Sonoma County where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2010. Catlin's books Blended Learning in Grades 4-12 and Blended Learning in Action are both bestsellers. She has also written a book titled Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology to support teachers in thinking outside of the box as they shift to the Common Core. Catlin is working on her doctorate at Pepperdine University. She writes the "Techy Teacher" column for ASCD's Educational Leadership. She is active on Twitter @Catlin_Tucker and writes an internationally ranked education blog at CatlinTucker.com.