Multimodal Assignments

Our students consume massive amounts of information online and also compose digitally on various social media and online networking platforms daily. In order to embrace this 21st century learning environment, I argue that instructors should consider critically integrating small multimodal assignments into their classrooms. I contend that multimodal assignments can extend students’ literacies. That extension can help students evaluate online information and learn multiple ways to communicate, rather than relying only on the traditional written essay. This presentation will briefly explore various constraints and affordances associated with these types of assignments, provide suggestions for integrating and assessing multimodal texts, and conclude by offering attendees examples of my assignments sheets, student work, and a list of references for further reading

Digital CSU Fall Student Showcase

The Digital CSU Student Showcase is just a couple of weeks away and we are looking for student participants who are eager to show off their digital projects! If your students have done any digital writing or digital research projects this semester, we would love to host them and give them space to share their work. Both finished projects and those still in process are welcome. The Digital CSU Student Showcase is a poster session where students share their digital work with fellow students, faculty, and staff. The event will take place in the Berkman Hall Atrium on November 26, from 11:30 - 1:00. Light refreshments will be provided by the Michael Schwartz Library. There is limited space at the event (36 seats), so registration is required. Students must register and choose a 30 minute time slot; however, the slots will be filled on a first-come, first served basis. Student participants should be prepared to share their projects digitally, which requires that each participant brings the necessary equipment (e.g. laptop, power cords, headphones, speakers, etc.). Participants are encouraged to provide supplemental materials such as handouts about their design process, research methods, or other relevant documents; however, this is not required. Student Showcase Details Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2019 Time: 11:30 - 1:00 Place: Berkman Hall Atrium (1st Floor) How Students Can Sign Up If you have students who are interested in participating, please forward this message or the attached flyer. Students can register here. If you know of others who are doing digital projects this semester, please share this with them, too! The more students, the merrier! If you have any questions about the event, please contact Melanie Gagich at [email protected]. The flier can be downloaded by clicking the blue download button at the top right of this posting

Introduction to Writing in College

This book was created not only to help students entering Cleveland State University’s College Writing sequence save money on textbooks, but also to introduce my course, university resources, and common college writing genres.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/msl_ae_ebooks/1011/thumbnail.jp

Digital CSU Spring Student Showcase (Canceled due to Coronavirus Pandemic)

Digital CSU is happy to announce the Digital CSU Spring Student Showcase in partnership with the Michael Schwartz Library! The showcase is a round-table event where students can share their digital work with fellow students, faculty, and staff. Light refreshments will be provided

Introduction to Writing in College

This book was created not only to help students entering Cleveland State University’s College Writing sequence save money on textbooks, but also to introduce my course, university resources, and common college writing genres.https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/msl_ae_ebooks/1011/thumbnail.jp