Transliteracy in Complex Information Environments

• Author : Suzana Sukovic
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release Date : 2016-10-24
• ISBN : 9780081009017

Transliteracy in Complex Information Environments considers this relatively new concept, which has attracted a great deal of interest in the library and information field, particularly among practitioners. The notion of transliteracy arises in the context of increasingly complex information and communication environments characterised by multimodality and new roles of creators and consumers. Transliteracy concerns the ability to apply and transfer a range of skills and contextual insights to a variety of settings. Rather than focusing on any one skillset or

• Author : Linda Daniela
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release Date : 2021-12-02
• ISBN : 9783030857202

This book is about the Internet of Things in the field of education. Specifically, it focuses on two major topics: IoT (Internet of Things) solutions to support distance education and new pedagogical approaches to support development of computational thinking with educational devices possessing the characteristics of IoT. As the educational landscape has dramatically changed in times of global pandemic, online resources and media, such as IoT, have become increasingly important. This situation compels all educational scholars, researchers and practitioners to

• Author : Akkadia Ford
• Publisher : Taylor & Francis
• Release Date : 2021-04-22
• ISBN : 9781000379068

This book presents a critical cultural study of the Trans New Wave as a cinematic genre and explores its emergence in the twenty-first century. Drawing on a diverse range of texts, the cultural, social, aesthetic and ethical implications of the genre are placed within the context of rapidly changing understandings of gender diversity. From the cinematic borderlands of independent film festivals to wider public recognition via digital technologies, the genre encompasses a diverse range of texts from short films, documentaries,

• Author : Khosrow-Pour D.B.A., Mehdi
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2020-09-29
• ISBN : 9781799834748

For any organization to be successful, it must operate in such a manner that knowledge and information, human resources, and technology are continually taken into consideration and managed effectively. Business concepts are always present regardless of the field or industry – in education, government, healthcare, not-for-profit, engineering, hospitality/tourism, among others. Maintaining organizational awareness and a strategic frame of mind is critical to meeting goals, gaining competitive advantage, and ultimately ensuring sustainability. The Encyclopedia of Organizational Knowledge, Administration, and Technology is

• Author : Mitchell, Jessica S.,Vaughn, Erin N.
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2019-10-11
• ISBN : 9781799800026

The ability to effectively communicate in a globalized world shapes the economic, social, and democratic implications for the future of P-12 students. Digitally mediated communication in an inclusive classroom increases a student’s familiarity and comfortability with multiple types of media used in a wider technological culture. However, there is a need for research that explores the larger context and methodologies of participatory literacy in a digital educational space. Participatory Literacy Practices for P-12 Classrooms in the Digital Age is

• Author : Ana Vukadin
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release Date : 2019-07-13
• ISBN : 9780081013007

Transmedia is a technique of delivering a single piece of content in individual parts via different media and communication platforms (books, films, TV shows, games, live performances, etc.). In the book transmedia is considered as a case-in-point for the need to rethink library cataloguing and metadata practices in a new, heterogeneous information environment where the ability to bring together information from various sources into a meaningful whole becomes a critical information skill. Transmedia sheds new light on some of the

• Author : Almeida, Ana Patrícia,Esteves, Sandrina
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2022-04-29
• ISBN : 9781799897521

Language is one of the greatest predictors of personal, social, academic, and professional success. No one is born a reader; instead, learning to read is a process that requires time, effort, and availability. The only way for reading comprehension to develop is through practice: one learns to read by reading. As such, it is integral to acknowledge the importance of knowing how to read and facilitating this skill in schools and at home. Reading is a cornerstone for learning and

• Author : David S. A. Guttormsen,Jakob Lauring,Malcolm Chapman
• Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
• Release Date : 2021-01-29
• ISBN : 9781788970129

This informative Field Guide to Intercultural Research is specifically designed to be used in the field, guiding the reader away from pitfalls and towards best practice. It shares valuable fieldwork challenges and experiences, as well as insights into key methodological debates and practical recommendations relevant to both new and seasoned researchers.

• Author : Thomas P. Mackey,Trudi E. Jacobson
• Publisher : American Library Association
• Release Date : 2014-04-08
• ISBN : 9781555709969

This cutting-edge approach to information literacy will help your students grasp an understanding of the critical thinking and reflection required to engage in technology spaces as savvy producers, collaborators, and sharers.

• Author : Susan Petrilli
• Publisher : Springer Nature
• Release Date : 2022-06-25
• ISBN : 9783030917487

• Author : Serap Kurbanoğlu,Joumana Boustany,Sonja Špiranec,Esther Grassian,Diane Mizrachi,Loriene Roy
• Publisher : Springer
• Release Date : 2018-01-25
• ISBN : 9783319743349

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Information Literacy, ECIL 2017, held in Saint Malo, France, in September 2017. The 84 revised papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 358 submissions. The papers cover a wide range of topics in the field of information literacy and focus on information literacy in the workplace. They are organized in the following topical sections: workplace information literacy, employibility and career readiness; data literacy and research data management;

• Author : Celine Paganelli,Viviane Clavier
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release Date : 2022-02-24
• ISBN : 9781119902041

In the field of health, information practices and the organization of knowledge constitute a major challenge today. The practices of the medical profession, or of patients, are evolving under the influence of digital technology. At the same time, the way in which medical knowledge is organized, represented and mediated is also evolving. Information Practices and Knowledge in Health addresses the different aspects of the field of specialized medical and health information; it focuses on the informational practices of professionals in

• Author : Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A., Mehdi
• Publisher : IGI Global
• Release Date : 2018-10-19
• ISBN : 9781522576020

Media and communication advancements allow individuals across the globe to connect in the blink of an eye. Individuals can share information and collaborate on new projects like never before while also remaining informed on global issues through ever-improving media outlets and technologies. Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Media and Communications provides emerging research on the modern effects of media on cultures, individuals, and groups. While highlighting a range of topics such as social media use and marketing, media influence, and

• Author : Kelvin Joseph Bwalya,Nathan Mwakoshi Mnjama,Peter Mazebe II Mothataesi Sebina
• Publisher : Chandos Publishing
• Release Date : 2014-04-11
• ISBN : 9781780634357

Effective information and knowledge resource management is a driver of competiveness. Many developing countries have put mechanisms in place that seek to match knowledge-based economies, where information has become the fuel for responsiveness, innovation, and competition. Concepts and Advances in Information Knowledge Management brings out emerging and current discussion from the sub-fields of information management in this environment. This title consists of sections on key aspects of information knowledge management and addresses knowledge management, library studies, archives and records management,

• Author : Marc Forster
• Publisher : Facet Publishing
• Release Date : 2017-04-03
• ISBN : 9781783301324

This book explains how information literacy (IL) is essential to the contemporary workplace and is fundamental to competent, ethical and evidence-based practice. In today’s information-driven workplace, information professionals must know when research evidence or relevant legal, business, personal or other information is required, how to find it, how to critique it and how to integrate it into one’s knowledge base. To fail to do so may result in defective and unethical practice which could have devastating consequences for