Name: Digital Literacy Unpacked
Price: 60.75 GBP
Availability: InStock
Author: Katharine Reedy; Jo Parker
ISBN: 9781783301973

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Facet Publishing

Author

Katharine Reedy; Jo Parker

Synopsis "Digital Literacy Unpacked"

This book brings together a wide range of diverse perspectives on digital andinformation literacy that provide a comprehensive blend of theory and practicefor library and information professionals. Digital LiteracyUnpacked demonstrates theimportance of digital literacy in all areas of life, the centrality of criticalthinking (a key element of both digital and information literacy), and theessential role of library and information professionals in leading digitalliteracy developments. It highlights the partnerships needed to deliverexcellence and presents case studies from a range of practitioners world-wide. Includes coverage of:approaches to digital literacy, including a discussion of terminology,institutional approaches, and existing frameworksan overview of digital literacy in HE and examples of good practiceopenness and digital literacy with a discussion of OERs and MOOCsthe myth of digital nativesdeveloping digital capabilities for staffprofessional development for librariansdigital inclusion and lifelong employability in a digital world.The book will beuseful reading for library and information professionals across the sector (FE,HE, schools, business/corporate, special, public), institutional leaders andmanagers, and LIS students. It will also be useful reading for educationaltechnologists, learning and teaching professionals, and anyone with an interestin developing digital and information literacy capabilities in their students,teachers and customers.