1st Edition

The Impact of ICT on Literacy Education

Edited By Richard Andrews Copyright 2004
254 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

256 Pages
by Routledge

This authoritative landmark text examines the highly topical and important issue of ICT in literacy learning. Its distinctive focus on providing a systematic review of research in the field gives the reader an essential, comprehensive overview. As governments worldwide continue to invest heavily in ICT provisions in educational institutions, this book addresses the need to gather and... Read more
1. Introduction R. Andrews, A. Robinson, C. Torgerson 2. Evidence for the Effectiveness of ICT on Literacy Learning C. Torgerson, D. Zhu 3. The Impact of Networked ICT on Literacy Learning R. Andrews, A. Burn, J. Leach. T. Locke, G. Low & C. Torgerson 4. ICT, Literacy Learning and ESL Learners G. Low, S. Beverton 5. ICT and Literature: A Faustian Compact? T. Locke & R. Andrews 6. ICT and Moving Image Literacy in English A. Burn & J. Leach 7. Methodological Issues R. Rees & D. Elbourne 7. Conclusion R. Andrews

Biography

Richard Andrews

'The international community is currently placing enormous faith on the basis of rather little evidence so far in the potential of ICTs to revolutionise basic education and the teaching of literacy. This book will be very important in rooting people in reality and showing how and where ICT can really have an impact.' - Sir John Daniel, Assistant Director-General for Education, UNESCO

'An excellent book that engages with the whole spectrum of debate on this subject ... Read this book.' - EnglishDramaMedia