Technologies challenging literacy: Hypertext, community building, reflection, and critical literacy

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Abstract

This chapter describes how new technologies are challenging the traditional concept of literacy and redefining its meaning. New genres of texts change conceptualizations of literacy development and present new challenges for reading and writing. Important consequences for instruction, especially how teachers and students exploit new forms of literacy to enhance teaching and learning, are presented and discussed. A particular emphasis is placed on the role of technology for community building, reflection, and teacher learning. Deconstructing notions of how technology shapes society and the role of critical emotional literacy are also explored.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Research on Literacy in Technology at the K-12 Level
PublisherIGI Global
Pages21-33
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9781591404941
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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