Extending Information Literacy in Electronic Environments.

• Authors : Kerka, Sandra

Subjects: *LITERACY; *EDUCATION

• Source: New Directions for Adult & Continuing Education. Winter2000, Vol. 2000 Issue 88, p27. 12p.

• Abstract: Talks about extending information literacy in electronic environments. Discussion on how the concept of literacy is changing ...

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The National Literacy Strategy from an international perspective.

• Authors : Hiebert, Elfrieda H.¹

Subjects: *LITERACY; *EDUCATION

• Source: Journal of Research in Reading. Oct2000, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p308. 6p.

• Abstract: Examines the National Literacy Strategy from the point of view of international educators. Implementation of literacy strategy ...

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Our children's future: Changing the focus of literacy and literacy instruction.

• Authors : Leu Jr., Donald J.

Subjects: *LITERACY; *BOOKS; *EDUCATION

• Source: Reading Teacher. Feb2000, Vol. 53 Issue 5, p424. 6p.

• Abstract: Considers a change on the focus being given by literacy and literacy education ...

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Intermediality: Bridge to critical media literacy.

• Authors : Pailliotet, Ann Watts; Semali, Ladislaus; Rodenberg, Rita K.

Subjects: *MEDIA literacy education; *LITERACY; *EDUCATION

• Source: Reading Teacher. Oct2000, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p208. 12p. 2 Diagrams.

• Abstract: Explains how intermedial concepts and practices may assist educators and their students. Definition of intermediality; Rationales for teaching critical media literacy ...

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Digital dunderheads.

• Authors : Nikiforuk, Andrew

Subjects: *TECHNOLOGY & youth; *COMPUTER literacy; *EDUCATIONCANADA

• Source: Canadian Business. 3/6/2000, Vol. 73 Issue 4, p12. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph.

• Abstract: Focuses on the effectiveness of technologies in classroom learning. Recommendation of the Canadian E-Business Opportunities Roundtable that computer literacy be made ...

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SEIZING THE MOMENT: A CALL FOR ACTION ON LITERACY AND ADULT EDUCATION FOR ALL.

Subjects: *FUNCTIONAL literacy; *EDUCATION; *ADULT learning

• Source: Adults Learning. Nov2000, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p19. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.

• Abstract: Outlines the consensus reached by participants during the executive committee meeting of the International Council for Adult Education in Syria in ...

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Print-Based and Visual Discourses in Schools: implications for pedagogy.

• Authors : Russell, Glenn

Subjects: *TEACHING aids; *EDUCATION

• Source: Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education. Aug2000, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p205-217. 13p. 2 Black and White Photographs.

• Abstract: Focuses on the implication of print-based and visual discourses in schools for pedagogy. Representation of World Wide Web by home pages in educational institutions; Effect ...

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Addressing the 'digital divide'

Subjects: *INTERNET; *ENGINEERS' associations; *TECHNOLOGY & societyUNITED States

• Source: IIE Solutions. Nov2000, Vol. 32 Issue 11, p15. 1/2p.

• Abstract: Provides information on the Technical Outreach Community Help program unveiled by the National Society of Black Engineers. Focus areas of the program; Significance of the ...

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Electronic information for the youth field.

• Authors : Hugo, Anne

Subjects: *YOUTH; *EDUCATION; *COMPUTER literacyAUSTRALIA

• Source: Youth Studies Australia. Mar2000, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p53. 2p.

• Abstract: Presents electronic information for the youth field. Working paper on what city could do to offer a better quality of life for its young people ...

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A Primer on TAMING THE BEAST.

• Authors : Ohler, Jason

Subjects: *TECHNOLOGY & society; *EDUCATIONTAMING the Beast (Book)

• Source: Independent School. Winter2000, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p64. 6p.

• Abstract: Discusses ways for overcoming the challenges posed by the advent of technology in education. Aspects of technology that cause problems to ...

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