Scaffolding Multimodal Composing

Session Submission Type: Symposium

Abstract

Three studies will be presented that all relate to the need for scaffolding in multimodal composing. Each of these studies used a different perspective to address needed scaffolding for multimodal composing in academic contexts. These perspectives include multiliteracies, social semiotics, and sociocultural views of mediated action and tool use. These studies will give needed pedagogical guidance to an area of research that remains largely theoretical.

Content Area

• Area 10: Literacy Technology and Media

Chair

• Emily Howell, Clemson University

Discussant

• Bridget Dalton, University of Colorado Boulder

Individual Presentations

• Scaffolding Multimodality in the Classroom: Design, Writing Process, and Tools - Emily Howell, Clemson University

• Digital Tools as Mediational Means for Multimodal Composing - Lindy L Johnson, College of William & Mary

• The Affordances and Constraints of Pedagogical Supports for Multimodal Composing - Robin Jocius, The Citadel