Redefining Literacy for the 21st Century

by David F. Warlick

* Prepares students for a technologically defined 21st century!; *Practical, yet visionary; *Focused on literacy within the context of technology; and *Demystifies the future of literacy and "makes it simple" for educators and students alike. Create students of the future and leaders for tomorrow’s information highway! Walk away with a new definition of literacy for the Information Age that you can pass on to learners of all ages. Find suggestions and resources for discovering your own path to promoting literacy in the 21st century. "Action Items," inside, suggest specific activities for all educators to undertake right away. A corresponding Web site that serves as a meeting place and discussion forum for collaboration and connectivity is also available to readers, where digital versions of charts, handouts and resources are at your fingertips. Other suggested works, Where to look to find the future. Works Cited.

Genres: Technology

113 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2004

Reviews

[Lyddie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Redefining Literacy for the 21st Century is definitely dated, and more idealistic than practical, but there are still some helpful ideas in it.

[Fran Darling · Rating 3 out of 5]

A practical guide to the various facets of information on the web.