In this entry, we argue that to promote multimodal literacy in online writing classes, instructors should address the following five practices in their course design:
• Incorporate multimodal assignments and appropriate scaffolding tools;
• Use multimodal instructional tools to teach and model multimodal composition;
• Provide multimodal feedback to students' compositions;
• "Teach" technology through the use of media labs;
• Encourage reflection as a significant part of students' learning process.
In so doing, we discuss each practice in depth, addressing the reasons and benefits for incorporating each, as well as advice about how to implement them. By implementing these practices in their online courses, instructors can successfully design classes that promote multimodal literacy.
The Practices & Possibilities Series addresses the full range of practices within the field of Writing Studies, including teaching, learning, research, and theory. From Joseph Williams' reflections on problems to Richard E. Young's taxonomy of "small genres" to Adam Mackie's considerations of technology, the books in this series explore issues and ideas of interest to writers, teachers, researchers, and theorists who share an interest in improving existing practices and exploring new possibilities. The series includes both original and republished books. Works in the series are organized topically.
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