Teaching Poetry in a Digital World : Inspiring Poetry Writing through Technology in Grades 6–12

Teaching Poetry in a Digital World supports ELA educators for grades 6-12 to incorporate digital literacy in their classroom through teaching the reading and writing of poetry.

In an increasingly digital age, educators must adapt to meet the changing needs and interests of their students by incorporating technology into the classroom. This book introduces their audience to the e-Poetry framework. This framework demonstrates how poetry might present itself in a literacy-based unit with the benefit of a technology medium to then share with the world. Examples include teaching zip ode poetry, incorporating haiku with the creation of GIFs, and ethically discussing AI with nonet poems. With adaptable lesson plans and assessments, as well as educator examples, the book will inspire teachers to create intentional student-centered e-Poetry units.

The book is aligned with ELA literacy standards, ISTE educator standards and NCTE’s position statement for integrating technology into ELA classrooms. It is a key resource for secondary school educators teaching English language arts, creative writing, and digital media.