
Media and Information Literacy
An Integrated Approach for the 21st Century
Description
Key Features
- Proposes a new route direction for media and information literacy
- Combines critical histories of media literacy and information literacy
- Integrates an account of technological development as a key driver to educational activities while retaining core progressive intents
- International in scope with recognition of international agencies, such as UNESCO and the UN
Readership
Postgraduate students and researchers in media education, digital media, mass communication, media literacy, media studies, sociology of education, educational management, media for development, information and communication technology for development, information science, librarianship, knowledge management
Table of Contents
Part I: How We Arrived At Where We Are
Chapter One. Integrating Media and Information Literacy
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Approach and Perspective
- 1.3 Structure of the Book
- References
Chapter Two. A History of Media Education and Literacy
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 The History of Media Education
- 2.3 The Protectionist or Inoculation Model
- 2.4 The Demystification Model
- 2.5 The Creative Participation Model
- 2.6 Conclusion
- References
Chapter Three. The History of Information Literacy
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 The Politics of Information Literacy
- 3.3 Information Literacy – Fellow Travellers
- 3.4 Key Moments in the History of Information Literacy
- 3.5 Conclusion
- References
Part II: The Contemporary Experience
Chapter Four. The Increasing Closeness of Computers–A History of the Delivery of Computing Power
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 The Closeness of Computing Technology
- 4.3 Mainframes
- 4.4 Micro and Personal Computers
- 4.5 The IBM PC, IBM Compatibles and Apple
- 4.6 Luggable Computers, Portable Computers and the Laptop
- 4.7 Pocket Computers, Phones and the Tablet
- 4.8 Wearable Computing and Augmented Reality Devices
- 4.9 Conclusion
- References
- Further Reading
Chapter Five. The Nature of Digital Media Content
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Participatory Culture
- 5.3 Transmedia
- 5.4 Converged Content
- 5.5 Conclusion
- References
Chapter Six. Digital Divides: Access, Skills and Participation
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 First-Order Digital Divides – Access
- 6.3 Second-Order Digital Divides – Skills
- 6.4 Third-Order Digital Divides – Participation and Outcomes
- 6.5 Conclusion
- References
Part III: Towards the Integration of Media and Information Literacy
Chapter Seven. Towards Integration
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Chapter Review
- 7.3 Approaching Media and Information Literacy
- 7.4 Towards Integration
- 7.5 Conclusion
- References
Product details
- No. of pages: 144
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Chandos Publishing 2017
- Published: March 31, 2017
- Imprint: Chandos Publishing
- eBook ISBN: 9780081002353
- Paperback ISBN: 9780081001707
About the Author
Marcus Leaning
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