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The Handbook of Literacy and Technology: A Comprehensive Overview of Research, Theory, and Practice

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The Handbook of Literacy and Technology provides a comprehensive overview of research, theory, and practice in the field of literacy and technology. The handbook is divided into six sections, each of which addresses a different aspect of the field.

Handbook of Literacy and Technology: Transformations in A Post-typographic World

by Michael C. McKenna

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Conceptual Foundations

The first section, "Conceptual Foundations," provides a theoretical overview of the field, including definitions of literacy and technology, as well as a discussion of the historical development of literacy and technology.

Definitions of Literacy and Technology

Literacy is the ability to read, write, and use language. Technology is any tool or device that can be used to communicate, create, or store information. Literacy and technology are closely intertwined, as technology can be used to support literacy development and literacy can be used to create and use technology.

Historical Development of Literacy and Technology

The history of literacy and technology is long and complex. The earliest forms of literacy were developed in Mesopotamia and Egypt around 3500 BCE. These early forms of literacy were used to record information on clay tablets and papyrus scrolls. Over time, literacy spread to other parts of the world, and new technologies were developed to support literacy, such as paper, printing, and computers.

Research Perspectives

The second section, "Research Perspectives," presents a variety of research methodologies that have been used to study literacy and technology.

Qualitative Research

Qualitative research is a type of research that emphasizes the subjective experiences of individuals. Qualitative research methods can be used to understand how individuals use literacy and technology, how literacy and technology affect individuals, and how literacy and technology can be used to support learning.

Quantitative Research

Quantitative research is a type of research that emphasizes the collection and analysis of numerical data. Quantitative research methods can be used to measure the effects of literacy and technology on learning, to identify factors that influence literacy and technology use, and to develop and evaluate literacy and technology interventions.

Mixed Methods Research

Mixed methods research is a type of research that combines qualitative and quantitative research methods. Mixed methods research can be used to gain a more comprehensive understanding of literacy and technology than either qualitative or quantitative research methods alone can provide.

Theoretical Frameworks

The third section, "Theoretical Frameworks," introduces a range of theoretical frameworks that have been used to understand literacy and technology.

Sociocultural Theory

Sociocultural theory emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in literacy and technology development and use. Sociocultural theorists argue that literacy and technology are not neutral tools, but rather are shaped by the social and cultural contexts in which they are used.

Cognitive Theory

Cognitive theory emphasizes the role of mental processes in literacy and technology development and use. Cognitive theorists argue that literacy and technology are cognitive tools that can be used to enhance thinking and learning.

Critical Theory

Critical theory emphasizes the role of power and ideology in literacy and technology development and use. Critical theorists argue that literacy and technology are not neutral tools, but rather are used to maintain and reproduce power structures.

Instructional Practices

The fourth section, "Instructional Practices," provides a review of instructional practices that have been used to teach literacy and technology.

Technology Integration

Technology integration is the process of using technology to support teaching and learning. Technology integration can be used to enhance traditional literacy instruction, such as by using computers to teach reading and writing, or it can be used to create new and innovative literacy experiences, such as by using digital storytelling or online collaboration.

Digital Literacy Instruction

Digital literacy instruction is the process of teaching students how to use digital technologies effectively. Digital literacy instruction can include teaching students how to use specific software programs, how to find and evaluate information online, and how to communicate and collaborate using digital technologies.

Multimodal Literacy Instruction

Multimodal literacy instruction is the process of teaching students how to create and use texts that combine different modes, such as text, images, audio, and video

Handbook of Literacy and Technology: Transformations in A Post-typographic World

by Michael C. McKenna

5 out of 5