Literacy in a Digital World
eBook - PDF

Literacy in a Digital World

The Evolution and Development of Literacy Proficiency

  1. 163 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Literacy in a Digital World

The Evolution and Development of Literacy Proficiency

About this book

The digital revolution has greatly influenced communication, meaning a current, analytical examination of changing literacy skills is needed. Becoming literate in today's world requires an understanding of traditional and electronic messaging venues in order for communications to not be misled by unrecognized influences.

This book examines changes in the concept of literacy, including, the specific characteristics of evaluation literacy, predictors of literacy efficiency, the nature of audiences and users, and ethical concerns. It also examines the implications and applications for instruction, assessment, and professional development.

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Yes, you can access Literacy in a Digital World by Lorraine Dagostino,Jennifer Bauer,Michael Deasy,Kathleen Ryan in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Education & Education General. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9798216226901
Edition
1
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Education General

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Praise for Literacy in a Digital World: The Evolution and Development of Literacy Proficiency
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction
  8. Part I: Literacy in a Digital World
  9. Chapter 1: The Nature of Literacy and Evaluation
  10. Chapter 2: Moving into the Digital World
  11. Part II: Literacy Proficiency
  12. Chapter 3: Guiding Instruction
  13. Chapter 4: The Many Faces of Assessment
  14. Part III: Professional Development
  15. Chapter 5: Guiding Others in Developing Literacy Proficiency
  16. Part IV: Summing Up
  17. Chapter 6: Implications and Ideas for Thinking about the Future
  18. Bibliographic References
  19. About the Authors