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Although it may seem this article will provide intriguing insights regarding the views of secondary English teacher's regarding multimodal literacy, the article instead focuses on the actual methods of interviewing using text-based protocol. Still, the research does suggest that teachers who believe they are more tech savvy, do not shy from teaching new literacies in their classrooms, while less savvy avoid it.

Almeda, Cheryl H. "Dismantling Bullying with a Class Magazine: Creating Connections and Community." English Journal (2012): 81-86. Dismantling Bullying with a Class Magazine

Bullying is definitely a hot button issue in the media and in education currently. This article from __English Journal__ discusses an inquiry-based writing unit that helps students build community and tolerance through understanding. Students create a Classroom Geographic magazine by writing about a culture or subculture of which they are members. The project involves both authentic research and authentic writing, and engages students in meaningful work. The teachers who wrote the article have had success in using this project to stop bullying in their classrooms.