Impact of ICT on Literacy Education

<p>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. </p><p>As governments worldwide continue to invest heavily in ICT provisions in educational institutions, this book addresses the need to gather and synthesise evidence about the impact of ICT on literacy learning.</p><p>An expert team of writers draw upon two recent reports by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, which highlighted the considerable differences between nations in the access and use of ICT, to take a discursive and expansive look at the subject. </p><p>Within its wide range and scope, chapters cover areas on:</p><p>* the history of literacy and ICT<br>* evidence for the effectiveness of ICT on literacy learning<br>* the impact of networked ICT on literacy learning<br>* the relationship between verbal and visual literacies.</p><p>This book will be an invaluable and informative read with international resonance for student teachers, teachers, academics and researchers worldwide.</p> <p>1. Introduction <em>R. Andrews, A. Robinson, C. Torgerson</em> 2. Evidence for the Effectiveness of ICT on Literacy Learning <em>C. Torgerson, D. Zhu</em> 3. The Impact of Networked ICT on Literacy Learning <em>R. Andrews, A. Burn, J. Leach. T. Locke, G. Low & C. Torgerson </em>4. ICT, Literacy Learning and ESL Learners <em>G. Low, S. Beverton</em> 5. ICT and Literature: A Faustian Compact? <em>T. Locke & R. Andrews </em>6. ICT and Moving Image Literacy in English <em>A. Burn & J. Leach </em>7. Methodological Issues <em>R. Rees & D. Elbourne</em> 7. Conclusion <em>R. Andrews</em></p>