New Media and Digital Pedagogy: Enhancing the Twenty-First-Century Classroom

by Michael G. Strawser (Editor), Shawn Apostel (Contribution by), Marjorie M. Buckner (Contribution by), Russell Carpenter Eastern Kentucky University (Contribution by), Beth Case (Contribution by)

Overview

New Media and Digital Pedagogy: Enhancing the Twenty-First-Century Classroom addresses the influence of new media on instruction, higher education, and pedagogy. The contributors specifically examine the practical and theoretical implications of new media and the influence of new media on education. This book emphasizes the changing landscape of education and technology and creates a foundational lens and framework for thinking through and navigating higher education in a digital and new media driven context.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498548533
Publisher:	Lexington Books
Publication date:	05/31/2019
Series:	Studies in New Media
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.96(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

Michael G. Strawser is assistant professor in the School of Communication at Bellarmine University.

Table of Contents

Contents
Ch. 01- New Media and the Twenty-First-Century Classroom: A Research and Instructional Imperative
Michael G. Strawser, Phillip E. Wagner, and Crystal Simons
Ch. 02- Instructional Enhancement: New Media as a Paradigm Shift
Marjorie M. Buckner and Mary S. Norman
Ch. 03- Media and Digital Literacy: A Framework for Instructional Strategy
Jason M. Martin and Jason Zahrndt
Ch. 04- Faculty Development in the Digital Age: Training Instructors in New Media Pedagogy
Russell Carpenter
Ch. 05- Learning Interfaces: Collaboration and Learning Spaces in the Digital Age
Nigel Haarstad
Ch. 06- Accessibility and New Media Technologies
Beth Case
Ch. 07- Gamification and the New Media Imperative
Clay Ewing
Ch. 08- The Internet of Things and Wearable Technology as a Classroom Resource
Heather Hether, Joe Martin, and Andrew W. Cole
Ch. 09- Current Tools and Trends of New Media, Digital Pedagogy, and Instructional Technology
Renee Kaufmann, Nicholas T. Tatum, and T. Kody Frey
Ch. 10- The Next Phase: New Media and the Inevitable Transition
Shawn Apostel
About the Editor and Contributor

Editorial Reviews

It was a delight to read New Media and Digital Pedagogy: Enhancing the Twenty-First-Century Classroom, edited by Dr. Michael G. Strawser. Taken together, this collection of essays provides a comprehensive overview of both why and how to use new media in ways that enhance the teaching and learning experience for students, as well as to constantly assess the utility of various media for instructional purposes. This compilation ought to be a “go-to” reference for all teacher-scholars striving to remain relevant in today's ever-evolving classroom environment.

Deanna D. Sellnow

As a faculty developer, I am always searching for the perfect pedagogical resource – one that encompasses theory and practice, asks and answers significant questions, and provides the framework or context for critical change. New Media and Digital Pedagogy is the perfect fit! It will be a staple in my resource library.

Anne B. Bucalos

In a rapidly evolving technological and educational era, New Media and Digital Pedagogy: Enhancing the Twenty-First-Century Classroom is exactly what instructors need. Not only does it provide a rich historical context for new media in the classroom, but also it catapults the reader into the present and the not-so-distant future of education. This collection of forward thinking scholars provide very practical, yet theory-driven, ideas and approaches for faculty to more comfortably evolve with our classrooms and students.

Brandi N. Frisby

It was a delight to read New Media and Digital Pedagogy: Enhancing the Twenty-First-Century Classroom, edited by Dr. Michael G. Strawser.  Taken together, this collection of essays provides a comprehensive overview of both why and how to use new media in ways that enhance the teaching and learning experience for students, as well as to constantly assess the utility of various media for instructional purposes.  This compilation ought to be a “go-to” reference for all teacher-scholars striving to remain relevant in today's ever-evolving classroom environment.

Deanna Sellnow