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Teaching Digital Literacies explores different approaches to teaching digital literacies in the second language classroom.
The authors provide a comprehensive overview of literacy and the new technologies in an easy to follow guide that language teachers will find very practical for their own contexts. Topics covered include different and multiple forms on literacy including web 1.0 and web 2.0, blogging and Twitter, multimodal literacy, social networking, mobility and digital literacy, as well as assessment of digital literacies. Teaching Digital Literacies is a valuable addition to the literature in our profession.
About the English Language Teacher Development Series
As the English language teaching field continually reinvents itself, the pressure is intense for language teachers to update their knowledge. The English Language Teacher Development Series is a set of short resource books written in an accessible manner for all types of teachers of English. The series offers a theory-to-practice approach, a variety of practical methods, and time for reflections that allow teachers to interact with the materials presented. The books can be used in preservice settings, in-service courses, and by individuals looking for ways to refresh their practice.
Joel Bloch has taught L2 writing for over 20 years in the United States, China, and Ukraine. He currently teaches writing and theory courses at the Ohio State University. He has published numerous articles on technology, plagiarism, intercultural rhetoric, and academic writing.
Mark J. Wilkinson is a lecturer in English language at National Institute of Education, Singapore. His professional interests include communication skills for teachers, digital literacy skills, and technology in teaching and learning.
Thomas S.C. Farrell, PhD, is a professor at Brock University, Canada. His professional interests include reflective practice and second language teacher education and development. He has published widely in these areas. His work can be found at www.reflectiveinquiry.ca.