Donald J. Leu - New Literacies Research Lab

The video discusses the concept of new literacies, emphasizing the importance of skills and strategies for online research and comprehension. It highlights the development of performance-based assessments to evaluate these skills and presents research findings on achievement gaps. Instructional models like Internet Reciprocal Teaching are explored, along with the benefits of collaborative projects. The role of school leadership and the impact of standards like Common Core on literacy are also discussed.

Explain the concept of Internet reciprocal teaching and its phases.

What role does collaboration play in developing online research skills among students?

How can school leaders influence the teaching of new literacies in classrooms?

Discuss how the Common Core state standards can be viewed through the lens of the future.