Clare Wood
Text Messaging and Literacy the Evidence
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415687164
- author:
- Clare Wood
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 1.02 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Text Messaging and Literacy: The Evidence presents an overview and discussion of the academic evidence for and against the use of text messaging and mobile phones in supporting literate activity. Written by leading international researchers, this book examines the impact of mobile phones on literacy skills, including children's reading, spelling, and texting. The authors explore various aspects of text messaging, such as its effects on children with language difficulties, using mobile phones for literacy development, and the role of texting in adolescents' and adults' literacy skills. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the academic evidence, shedding light on the potential benefits and limitations of text messaging in education. By examining the empirical literature and discussing the implications of their findings, Text Messaging and Literacy aims to inform educators, policymakers, and researchers about the role of mobile phones in supporting literate activity.
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