I have written several articles on topics from reading to writing to new literacies. Most recently, my dissertation builds a theory for the rise of online learning in New York City, with particular attention to the way in which political will and private enterprise influence pedagogy. Learn more below.

Research Interests

• the intersection of literacy education and instructional technologies
• teaching English in online environments
• the role of K-12 online learning and education technologies in education reform
• the impact of educational software composition on the quality of teaching and learning
• the use of online platforms for professional learning
• theorizations of educational software development, including epistemological and pedagogical implications
• histories of technologies in education

Publications

•”The Tweed Effect: Theorizing the rise of online learning in New York City.”  Dissertation.  Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University. May 2011.

•“When Writers Imagine Readers: How writing for publication affects students’ sense of responsibility to readers.” In P. Sullivan, H. Tinberg & S. Blau (Eds.), What Is “college-level” writing? volume 2: Assignments, readings, and student writing samples Urbana, IL: NCTE [online].

• “The Uselessness of Literature: Why new literacies will end the teaching of literature.” California English. June 2009. Vol.14, Iss.5, p. 12.

• “Re-reader Response: The illusion of teaching literature.” The English Record. June 2009. Vol.59, Iss. 2, p. 40.

• “Re-readings and Literacy: How students’ second readings might open third spaces.” Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy. December 2008. Vol. 52, Iss. 4, p. 334. (For a related unit plan, click here.)

• “Illuminating Chaucer through Poetry, Manuscript Illuminations, and a Critical Rap Album.” English Journal. July 2007. Vol. 96, Iss. 6, p. 43.