In this book, Lisa Miller shows how to use digital stories to lead students through all phases of the writing process, from planning to revising and editing. She leads teachers step-by-step through the process of creating a digital story in an accessible, instructional, and entertaining way.--[book cover]

Communicating clearly in writing -- Digital communication -- Communicating via e-mail -- IM : sending messages in an instant -- Precision on paper -- Crafting smart, snappy memos -- The enduring letter -- The report -- Recording meeting minutes -- Oral communication -- The nonverbal nexus -- One-on-one discussions -- Telephone : the rules of engagement -- Conference calls and videoconferencing -- Presenting in public -- Off and running.