Course title: EDRD 543 Middle Grades Reading

Course Instructor: Dr. Maryanne Maisano

Course description: 
Celebrate Reading and new technology through dual-format online literacy course!
• Enjoy participation in synchronous and asynchronous course work through WebCat design and Second Life virtual learning environment.
• Heighten awareness of cultural influences on literacy learning
• Create unit plans, authentic student learning activities and assessments
• Model Literacy lessons in a virtual and real learning environments
• Facilitate students’ personal growth through developmentally appropriate instructional reading strategies and relevant curriculum content
• Explore adolescent literature for the enrichment of content area reading