A Review of the "Digital Turn" in the New Literacy Studies.

• Authors : Mills, Kathy Ann¹

Subjects: *DIGITAL communications; *LITERACY; *DIGITAL technology

• Source: Review of Educational Research. Jun2010, Vol. 80 Issue 2, p246-271. 26p.

• Abstract: Digital communication has transformed literacy practices and assumed great importance in the functioning of workplace, recreational, and ... Copyright of Review of Educational Research is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Blogging for Doing English Digital: Student evaluations

• Authors : Zhang, Wei¹

Subjects: *COMPUTER software; *BLOGS; *ENGLISH as a foreign language

• Source: Computers & Composition. Dec2010, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p266-283. 18p.

• Abstract: Abstract: The emergence of social software tools in recent years, such as blogs and Wikis, has provided new opportunities in supporting an English as a ... Copyright of Computers & Composition is the property of Elsevier B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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An Ecological Approach to Classroom Literacy Instruction: Lessons Learned From No Impact Man.

• Authors : Hagood, Margaret C.¹

Subjects: *COMPUTER literacy; *STUDY & teaching of environmentalism; *WEB 2.0NO Impact Man (Book); NO Impact Man (Film)BEAVAN, Colin

• Source: Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. Dec2010, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p236-243. 8p.

• Abstract: In this article the author discusses using the "No Impact Man" book and film by Colin Beavan as tools to teach digital

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Helping students become literate in a digital, networking-based society: A literature review and discussion

• Authors : Fernandez-Villavicencio, Nieves González^1,2

Subjects: *INFORMATION literacy; *MEDIA literacy; *ONLINE social networksSPAIN

• Source: International Information & Library Review. Jun2010, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p124-136. 13p.

• Abstract: In this article the author presents and explains in detail the elements, including the pros and cons, of two contrasting schools of thought in one ... Copyright of International Information & Library Review is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple ...

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Development and Validation of the Student Tool for Technology Literacy (ST²L).

• Authors : Hohlfeld, Tina N.¹ ; Ritzhaupt, Albert D.² ; Barron, Ann E.¹

Subjects: *EDUCATIONAL technology; *EDUCATION; *STUDENTSUNITED States

• Source: Journal of Research on Technology in Education. Summer2010, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p361-389. 29p. 2 Black and White Photographs, 10 Charts, 1 Map.

• Abstract: This article provides an overview of the development and validation of the Student Tool for Technology Literacy (ST²L). Developing valid ... Copyright of Journal of Research on Technology in Education is the property of Routledge and its content may not be ...

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Preparing Novice History Teachers to Meet Students' Literacy Needs.

• Authors : Nokes, JefferyD.¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *HISTORY teachers; *LITERACY programs; *CONTENT area reading

• Source: Reading Psychology. Nov/Dec2010, Vol. 31 Issue 6, p493-523. 31p. 1 Diagram.

• Abstract: In spite of calls for increased literacy instruction in secondary content classes, there appears to be little change in practice. One ... Copyright of Reading Psychology is the property of Routledge and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to ...

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"So Much Potential in Reading!".

• Authors : Fenlon, Amanda G.¹ ; McNabb, Jessica²; Pidlypchak, Harmony³

Subjects: *LITERACY education; *STUDENTS with disabilities; *LITERACY

• Source: Teaching Exceptional Children. Sep/Oct2010, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p42-48. 7p.

• Abstract: The article discusses literacy programs for students with multiple disabilities. The article describes multiple strategies that educators may use to improve ...

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The State of Media Literacy.

• Authors : Potter, W.James¹ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *MEDIA literacy; *TERMS & phrases; *CURRICULUM planning

• Source: Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media. Oct2010, Vol. 54 Issue 4, p675-696. 22p. 1 Chart.

• Abstract: Media literacy is a term that means many different things to different people -- scholars, educators, citizen activists, and the general ... Copyright of Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media is the property of Broadcast Education Association and its content may not be ...

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Integrating information literacy instruction (ILI) through resource-based school projects: An interpretive exploration.

• Authors : Yu, Halida¹; Noordin, Siti Arpah¹; Mokhtar, Sobariah Awang¹

Subjects: *INFORMATION literacy education; *CLASSROOM activities; *ACTIVITY programs in school librariesMALAYSIA

• Source: Education for Information. 2010/2011, Vol. 28 Issue 2-4, p247-268. 22p. 1 Diagram, 4 Charts.

• Abstract: Resource-based school projects have good potential to be an effective approach in information literacy instruction (ILI). These projects offer the opportunity ... Copyright of Education for Information is the property of IOS Press and its content may not be copied or emailed ...

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Developing language and literacy skills to support refugee students in the transition from primary to secondary school.

• Authors : Cranitch, Maya¹

Subjects: *LITERACY; *EDUCATION of refugees; *PRIMARY education

• Source: Australian Journal of Language & Literacy. Oct2010, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p255-267. 13p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: The arrival of increasing numbers of refugee students with a background of trauma and disrupted education in Australian schools has presented ... Copyright of Australian Journal of Language & Literacy is the property of Australian Literacy Educators' Association and ...

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