Chapter 7: Experimenting with Multimodality

Citation: Branscum, John and Aaron Toscano.  ”Experimenting with Multimodality.” Eds. Gail E. Hawisher and Cynthia Selfe.  Multimodal Composition: Resources for Teachers. New Jersey: Hampton Press, 2007. 83-98.

     Reading and Thinking

Time for the checklist!  The part that frightens most teachers that are not comfortable with technology.  This chapter makes sure you are fit for the project.  The preparation is crucial, yet motivating. I like the way this chapter is presented.  Step by step is what I need to get the job done right. The authors must have known that I am a visual learner.  I need examples that make sense. They gave a good approach to approaching an assignment with confidence and ensuring that students will be comfortable with using technology in the workplace.  I won't forget to be creative, flexible, and precise on what I expect from my students when producing a multimodal project.  The most important tool is to make sure I am able to show my students examples of other authors projects that they have completed to get their brains working.