Published Papers
Beach, R. & Tierney, R. J. (2016) Toward a theory of literacy meaning making within virtual worlds. In S. Israel (Ed) Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension. Vol. 2. (pp. 135-164). New York: Guilford https://www.academia.edu/16541033/Toward_a_Theory_of_Literacy_Meaning_Making_Within_Virtual_Worlds
Tierney, R. J. (2011) Multimedia digital engagements by readers and learners. Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, Thousand Oaks, California: Sage. Publishing.
Tierney, R. J. (2009). Literacy education 2.0: Looking through the rear view mirror as we move ahead. In J. Hoffman & Y. Goodman (Eds.), A historical perspective on the future of reading research, public policy and classroom practices. (pp. 282-300). New York: Routledge.
Tierney, R.J. (2009). Agency and artistry of meaning makers within and across digital spaces. In Susan Israel and G. Duffy (Eds.) Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension, (pp. 261-288). New York: Routledge. https://independent.academia.edu/RobTierney/Papers
Tierney, Robert J. (2008). Learning with multiple literacies: observations of lives exploring meanings, identities, possibilities, and worlds. In J. Flood, S. B. Heath, & D. Lapp (Eds.). Handbook of Research on Teaching Literacy Through the Communicative and Visual Arts Volume II (pp. 101–108). New York: Taylor & Francis Group.
Tierney, R. J. (2008). Literacy comprehension and composing: Online strategies. In A. Berger (Eds.), Secondary School Reading—What Research Reveals for Classroom Practice. Urbana, IL: NCTE/NCRE.
Tierney, R.J., Bond, E. & Bresler, J. (2006). Examining literate lives as students engage with multiple literacies: the thread, the needle and the fabric. In Theory into Practice Issue on Literacies of and for a Diverse Society: Curriculum, Instruction and Multiple Literacies, 45(4), 359-367. https://independent.academia.edu/RobTierney/Papers
Tierney, R. J. & Rogers, T. (2004). Process/content/design/critique: Generative and dynamic evaluation in a digital world. The Reading Teacher, 58(2), International Reading Association. 218-221.
Tierney, R. J. & Damarin, S. (1998). Technology as enfranchisement, cultural transformation and learning practices. In D. Reinking (Ed.), Handbook of literacy and technology: transformations in a post typographic world (pp.253-268). Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum. https://independent.academia.edu/RobTierney/Papers
Tierney, R. J. Kieffer, R., Whalin, K., Desai, L., Moss, A.G., Harris, J.E., & Hopper, J. (1997). Assessing the impact of hypertext on learners’ architecture of literacy learning spaces in different disciplines: Follow-up studies. Reading On-Line Electronic journal of the International Reading Association. http://www.readingonline.org/past/past_index.asp?HREF=/research/impact/index.html
Tierney, R. J. (1997). Learning with multiple symbol systems: possibilities, realities, paradigm shifts and developmental considerations. In J. Flood, S. B. Heath, & D. Lapp (Eds.), A handbook for literacy educators: research in teaching the communicative and visual arts (pp.286-298). New York: Macmillan.
Tierney, R. J. (1996). Redefining computer appropriation: a five year longitudinal study of ACOT students. In C. Fisher (Ed.), Education and technology: Reflections on a decade of experience in classrooms (pp.169-184). San Francisco: Jossey–Bass. https://independent.academia.edu/RobTierney/Papers
Tierney, R. J., Stowell, L., Desai, L. E., & Kieffer, R. D. (1992). Tomorrow today in literature. In G. Newell & R. Durst (Eds.), Issues and innovation in the teaching of literature. Norwood, MA: Christopher Gordon.
Monographs & Reports
Tierney, R. J. Bond, E., & Bresler, J. (1999). The impact of computers on the lives of ACOT Graduates: a ten year study. Apple Computer.
Tierney, R. J., Kieffer, R. D., Whalin, K., Desai, L. E., & Moss, A. G. (1992). Computer acquisition: A longitudinal study of the influence of high computer access on students’ thinking, learning, and interactions. ACOT Report #16, Apple Computer, Inc.
Tierney, R. J. (1988). The Engagement of Thinking Processes: A two year study of selected Apple Classroom of Tomorrow Students. Report prepared for Apple Computer, Inc.
Tierney, R. J. (1987). The Engagement of Thinking Processes: A Preliminary Study of Selected Apple Classroom of Tomorrow Students. Report prepared for Apple Computer, Inc.
Presentations at National & International Meetings
Tierney, R. J. (2008) Literacies for changing worlds: policies practices and processes. Keynote address, World Congress, International Reading Association, July 2008. Santiago, Costa Rica.
Tierney, R.J. (2007) Agency and artistry of meaning makers within and across digital spaces. Paper presented at the Annual meeting of the International Reading Association, Toronto, May 2007.
Tierney, R.J. (2000) A ten years follow up study of intensive computer engagement. American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
Tierney, R. J. Bond, E., and Bresler, J. (1999). The impact of computers on the lives of ACOT Graduates: a ten-year study. American Educational Research Association Annual meeting, Montreal, April 22, 1999.
Tierney, R. J. Bond, E., and Bresler,J.. (1998). Computer appropriation and developing literacies: a follow up study. National Reading Conference, Austin, Texas.
Tierney, R. J. & Damarin, S (1996) Technology as enfranchisement, cultural transformation and learning practices. Paper presented at a conference “Literacy and Technology for the 21st Century” sponsored jointly by the National Reading Research Center, University of Georgia, University of Maryland, United States Office of Research and Improvement, Atlanta, October 4, 1996.
Tierney, R. J. (1996). Reflections on education and technology, 1985-95. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York.
Tierney, R. J. (1995).Possibilities and realities with media: crisscrossing symbol systems, paradigm shifts and socio-cultural considerations. National Reading Conference, New Orleans.
Tierney, R. J. (1992). Redefining computer literacy and its assessment: problems and possible solutions. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
Siderenko, B & Tierney, R. J. (1992). Emergent video: the introduction of student mediated video technology in a high computer access classroom. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Convention, International Reading Association, Orlando, Florida.
Tierney, R. J. & Kieffer, R. (1990) The influence of hypertext on students’ thinking, Paper presented at ACOT R&D Open House, Advanced Technology Group, Apple Computer. July 6, 1990.
Tierney, R. J. & Kieffer, R. (1990) The influence of high computer access to high school students’ thinking across four years, Paper presented at ACOT R&D Open House, Advanced Technology Group, Apple Computer. July 6, 1990.
Galindo, R., Tierney, R. J., & Stowell, L. (1989). Multimedia and multilayers in multiple texts. Paper presented at the American Education Research Association, San Francisco, California.
Galindo, R., Tierney, R. J., & Stowell, L. (1988). Multimedia and multilayers in multiple texts. Paper presented at the National Reading Conference, Tucson, Arizona.
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