Stories from Inequity to Justice in Literacy Education: Confronting Digital Divides

This book explores the limitations of technology and digital resources for young people's literacy education, highlighting social, economic, racial, political, and geographical factors that can limit access and impact literacy attainment. It challenges the digital divides and suggests ways to remediate them to improve learning environments and address inequities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate dynamics that shape young people's access to technology and digital resources, challenging the pervasive notion of universal and equitable access. Through a comprehensive exploration of research studies conducted across the globe, it identifies the multifaceted factors that limit populations' access to technology, including social, economic, racial, political, and geographical barriers. Moreover, it sheds light on the detrimental impact of these limitations on literacy attainment, highlighting the complex interplay of macro, meso, and micro inequities.

The chapters within this text delve into the multifaceted challenges surrounding the effective utilization of technology and the mobilization of multimodal texts for academic success. They illustrate how digital divides manifest in various aspects of everyday life and learning, perpetuating disparities in educational environments and beyond. By challenging these divides, this text offers valuable insights for researchers and post-graduate academics engaged in the field of literacy education.

Through its comprehensive analysis and compelling narratives, this book provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing discourse on digital equity and literacy education. It serves as a call to action for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders to address the systemic barriers that perpetuate inequality and work towards creating more inclusive and equitable learning environments for all young people.

Weight: 422g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367785512