Dramatic shifts in our communication landscape have made it crucial for language teaching to go beyond print literacy and encompass the digital literacies which are increasingly central to learners' personal, social, educational and professional lives. By situating these digital literacies within a clear theoretical framework, this book provides educators and students alike with not just the background for a deeper understanding of these key 21st-century skills, but also the rationale for integrating these skills into classroom practice. This is the first methodology book to address not just why but also how to teach digital literacies in the English language classroom. This book provides: A theoretical framework through which to categorise and prioritise digital literacies Practical classroom activities to help learners and teachers develop digital literacies in tandem with key language skills A thorough analysis of the pedagogical implications of developing digital literacies in teaching practice A consideration of exactly how to integrate digital literacies into the English language syllabus Suggestions for teachers on how to continue their own professional development through PLNs (Personal Learning Networks), and how to access teacher development opportunities online This book is ideal for English language teachers and learners of all age groups and levels, academics and students researching digital literacies, and anyone looking to expand their understanding of digital literacies within a teaching framework.
This book brings together a group of internationally-reputed authors in the field of digital literacy.
Digital literacies are essential for managing information and communication in our rapidly changing world - but the old scattered approaches to introducing technology have left many teachers playing catch-up with their students.
... as a way for people to connect with others. As early as 1979, Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis from Duke University conceived of a Chapter 10 Social Networking We are not files.
This collection brings together a global community of educators, educational researchers, librarians and IT strategists, to consider how learners need to be equipped in an educational environment that is increasingly suffused with digital ...
Each chapter in the volume covers a different topic, presenting an overview of the major concepts, issues, problems and debates surrounding the topic; whilst also encouraging students to reflect on and critically evaluate their own language ...
This edited volume provides a practical framework for teacher education programs to develop K-12 students’ digital literacies.
This volume, with contributors from across the globe, considers how space/place, identities, and the role of digital literacies create opportunities for individuals and communities to negotiate living, being, and learning together with and ...
Written in a detailed but accessible manner, this book develops a unique perspective on young people’s digital lives.
Digital Literacy Unpacked not only offers a snapshot of innovative approaches to digital literacy, but also intends to provoke discussion, encourage collaboration and inspire – whatever the role or context.
With a practical focus, the examples and issues explored in this book will help you to analyse your own practice and to carry out your own small-scale research projects.