Ch. 3: Impact of Emergent Technologies on Writing Centers and Pedagogy
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This chapter appears in the book, Impact of Emergent Technologies on Writing Centers and Pedagogy. Edited by Tingjia Wang.
Chapter abstract: Writing centers are adapting to support multimodal and digital literacy projects, addressing challenges from emerging technologies. This chapter argues that writing centers can lead digital literacy initiatives by offering pedagogy of play-informed faculty development workshops. The workshops aim to enhance instructors' digital design skills and pedagogical approaches, contributing to student success and offering professional development for tutors. The chapter begins by outlining the theoretical foundations of pedagogy of play, digital literacy, and faculty development. It then provides a detailed description of a digital photography workshop, emphasizing play in active learning to illustrate this professionalization approach. The chapter concludes by evaluating the workshops' impact and discussing potential adaptations, challenges, and solutions. The adaptability of these workshops demonstrates the benefits of play-based learning for digital literacy.
ISBN
9798369380598
Publication Date
2025
Publisher
IGI Global
City
Hershey (PA)
Keywords
Digital literacy, Faculty development, Pedagogy, Workshops
Disciplines
Digital Humanities | Educational Technology | Higher Education and Teaching
Recommended Citation
Blevins, Brenta and Sabatino, Lindsay A., "Ch. 3: Impact of Emergent Technologies on Writing Centers and Pedagogy" (2025). English & Linguistics Books. 11.
https://scholar.umw.edu/elc_books/11