Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards With Technology

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.

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

"Extremely well written and includes excellent resources and ideas. After reading it I no longer see the implementation of the Common Core as a daunting task. Several ways to incorporate the standards into different subjects were discussed. I am looking forward to using these ideas in my science classes." -- Loukea Nakos Kovanis-Wilson, Chemistry Teacher "Catlin Tucker provides great ideas for student use of technology tools that cross the curriculum areas and allow the students to showcase their mastery of content. Students will love how the traditional classroom assessments are transformed!" -- Kathy Schrock, Educational Technologist, Adjunct Instructor "Catlin Tucker's Creatively Teach the Common Core Literacy Standards with Technology expertly explores practical applications that can help educators leverage digital tools in order to enhance their classroom practice and the culture of learning in and out of the classroom. The book contains a tremendous collection of actionable ideas that can be seamlessly implemented to make a difference in all aspects of the classroom. A must-own reference guide that will surely be a teacher's go-to resource to help bring the standards to life." -- Adam Bellow, Founder of eduTecher / eduClipper "In this book Catlin Tucker demonstrates how technology can be leveraged to focus on the key skills in the Common Core. Her creative pedagogical approach, focusing on a dynamic use of technology, provides clear, easy to digest tutorials." -- Jason Markey, Principal