ILA E-ssentials

What's New in Literacy Teaching?

Critical Literacy With New Communication Technologies

Vivian Maria Vasquez & Carol B. Felderman

ILA E-ssentials are available to ILA members. Sign in at the top of the page to access this resource. Not an ILA member? Join now.
Critical Literacy With New Communication Technologies

What's Inside

What is critical literacy, what does it look like in today's classrooms, and how can young children examine social issues and find their voices in modern, interesting ways? Find the answers in this article that details a classroom project in which second graders chose a topic close to their hearts to research, respond to, and change using podcasting technology. Plus, live links to a number of podcasts about critical literacy enrich your learning experience and give you a firm foundation on this crucial topic.

© 2013 | doi: 10.1598/e-ssentials.8028