Anne Burke
Anne Burke is associate professor of Literacy Education and Early Learning at Memorial University. She researches and writes about the role of popular culture, digital literacies, and the growth of social media in children’s lives. Anne is recognized as a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council researcher. As a classroom-based researcher, she maintains strong school-community partnerships. The author of Ready to Learn, Anne has also written books and journal articles on children’s play lives, and the gap between students’ out-of-school, and in-school digital practices.
Books (2)
Synopsis:
Using play to build literacy skills in young learners
Our youngest learners thrive when their learning environment is one that celebrates curiosity, exploration, and imagination. This comprehensive resource sets the stage for play-based learning that will help children build a strong literacy foundation, as well as successfully negotiate the choices they make in real life.
A perfect blend of theory and instruction, Invitations to Play offers background and strategies for you to explore all aspects of playful learning. It shows you how to
- incorporate digital literacy — choose and use apps that will access children’s imaginary worlds and promote creative collaboration
- use music to develop sensory and collaborative learning — create music play centres that include making instruments from household items
- build on student home languages and ideas — guide children into English knowledge through social and collaborative interactions
- nurture multiple literacies — innovative ways to use play as scaffolding for later explorations in literacy
Invitations to Play gives new and experienced teachers a road map to involve and engage their young students in all forms of literacy learning.
Additional Information
160 pages | 8.40" x 10.80"
Synopsis:
Although education leaders do not have to be digital experts, they need to recognize the importance of supporting learning communities that embrace technological innovation, engaging students and building on their experiences. The Digital Principal shows education leaders how to apply their leadership skills to the challenge of creating and supporting a learning environment rich in technology and opportunities for both students and teachers to work, teach, and learn in the digital age. From the basics of digital literacy and good citizenship, to connecting to the digital community and accessing digital and virtual worlds, this book establishes a framework for integrating technology into instruction and learning. This timely book describes effective methods leaders and administrators can really use to provide visionary leadership in the digital age.
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