Abstract of

Children's Books
Children's Books and Technology in the Classroom: A Dynamic Combo for Supporting the Writing Workshop

Julia Kara-Soteriou

Lisa Zawilinski

Laurie A. Henry

Weaving literature and technology into writing workshop provides students of all ages with powerful resources, engaging activities, a genuine purpose for writing, and authentic audiences with whom to share their work. The authors describe instructional approaches for effective technology use and make specific recommendations for outstanding children's books to use in the writing classroom.

Abstract from Kara-Soteriou, J., Zawilinski, L., & Henry, L.A. (2007, April). Children's Books and Technology in the Classroom: A Dynamic Combo for Supporting the Writing Workshop. The Reading Teacher, 60(7), 698–707. doi: 10.1598/RT.60.7.13