From Pencils to Podcasts

“From Pencils to Podcasts: Digital Tools for Transforming K–6 Literacy Practices is an important resource for teachers and teacher educators alike! Stover and Yearta expertly respond to the desperate need for a well-thought-out guide for educators to mediate new literacy practices in K–6 classrooms. Their ability to break down complex ideas regarding digital literacy and offer solutions to impact young learners is impressive; the book is a true toolbox with strategies and suggestions to improve instruction with technology. With vignettes to contextualize the topics in each chapter, clear explanations of each digital tool, connections to content areas, and suggestions for adapting dozens of digital tools, the book is engaging, easy to read, and insightful. This should be a must-read for all early childhood and elementary pre-service education programs!”

“In building the case for redefining literacy in the 21st century, Stover and Yearta use the perfect mix of grounded evidence, seamless integration of technology, and authentic practitioner experience in the creation of their book, From Pencils to Podcasts. If you are looking for a book to help you transition from traditional best practice in literacy development—to even better practice by using technology as a means to deepen, expand, and personalize instruction—you've come to the right place! I'll refer to this book often when discussing not only the how-to of new pedagogy in the classroom, but the research behind it.”

“If a teacher is new to using 1:1 technology, the book offers numerous ideas that will be adaptable across grade levels. Even if a teacher is familiar with many of the apps and websites, Stover and Yearta provide new insights into the ways in which these tools can be used. For any book that is written for teachers, it is a challenge to create a resource that is overflowing without being overwhelming, and with From Pencils to Podcasts, the authors have certainly accomplished their goal.”