Production and Consumption: A Closer Look at Adult Digital Literacy Acquisition
Saved in:
| Title: | Production and Consumption: A Closer Look at Adult Digital Literacy Acquisition |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jacobs, Gloria E., Castek, Jill, Pizzolato, Andrew |
| Source: | Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy. May 2014 57(8):624-627. |
| Availability: | Wiley-Blackwell. 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148. Tel: 800-835-6770; Tel: 781-388-8598; Fax: 781-388-8232; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Adult Education, Computer Literacy, Online Courses, Web Based Instruction, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Mixed Methods Research |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jaal.293 |
| ISSN: | 1081-3004 |
| Abstract: | In this column, the authors discuss emerging research in the field of adult digital literacy acquisition. The authors argue that the field of adult digital literacy acquisition has been under-researched, especially in relation to multiliteracies and multimodal literacy practices. Data emerging from a large scale mixed methods study of adults engaged with Learner Web, a self-access online learning system, indicate that opportunities to engage in tutor-facilitated digital literacy acquisition, among populations that have been historically left out of the digital revolution, have the potential to change lives. Additionally, the research provides insights into the shifts learners undergo as they gain experience and confidence with digital tools, which can help educators develop more robust systems for supporting vulnerable learners who are outside of the traditional educational system. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1024778 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In this column, the authors discuss emerging research in the field of adult digital literacy acquisition. The authors argue that the field of adult digital literacy acquisition has been under-researched, especially in relation to multiliteracies and multimodal literacy practices. Data emerging from a large scale mixed methods study of adults engaged with Learner Web, a self-access online learning system, indicate that opportunities to engage in tutor-facilitated digital literacy acquisition, among populations that have been historically left out of the digital revolution, have the potential to change lives. Additionally, the research provides insights into the shifts learners undergo as they gain experience and confidence with digital tools, which can help educators develop more robust systems for supporting vulnerable learners who are outside of the traditional educational system. |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 1081-3004 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jaal.293 |
