This book provides a practical understanding of digital literacy and information on integrating digital technology into English Language Arts and literacy instruction at the K-6 grade levels. Cross-disciplinary connections are also provided to bridge literacy and language arts and other content areas for a more integrated approach to literacy instruction. This text not only introduces readers to various types of digital tools and resources, but also provides practical approaches for using digital tools in instruction to help students read and write multi-modal digital texts. Each chapter contains key elements that prompt brainstorming about digital tools, connections to the Common Core State Standards in Language Arts, and resources for teachers to plan instruction that incorporates digital tools. Comprehensive sample lesson plans that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and English Language Proficiency Standards are provided throughout the text. Information about digital citizenship, digital copyright, lesson planning, and long-range planning is also provided.

Amy Hutchison is an associate professor at Iowa State University. Her research is focused on approaches to integrating digital technology into literacy instruction and ways to support teachers in their technology integration efforts.

Chapter 1- Digital Technology in the Literacy Classroom
Chapter 2- Planning for Digital Instruction
Chapter 3- Digital Reading In the Classroom
Chapter 4- Using Digital Images in the Classroom
Chapter 5- Using Digital Audio Tools in the Classroom
Chapter 6- Using Digital Graphic Organizer Tools in the Classroom
Chapter 7- Digital Writing
Chapter 8- Reading and Writing Multimodal Text
Chapter 9- Social Media and Collaboration in the Classroom
Chapter 10- The Flipped Classroom
Chapter 11- Managing the Digital Classroom
Chapter 12- Issues Relevant to Using Digital Tools in the K-6 Classroom