The development of digital literacies is becoming an urgent priority across higher education, as the prevalence of digitally-mediated contexts increase across all professional fields and arenas of social practice. Financial pressures, changing patterns of participation and increased internationalisation are also resulting in a drive towards innovation in online modes of research, interaction and pedagogy. However, if universities are to harness the potential of these new media for educational process and graduate preparation, they must view development of digital literacies as a mainstream priority across all areas of activity.
Sarah Horrigan on 25 Feb 13The Digital Scholar: How Technology Is Transforming Scholarly Practice Martin Weller While industries such as music, newspapers, film and publishing have seen radical changes in their business models and practices as a direct result of new technologies, higher education has so far resisted the wholesale changes we have seen elsewhere. However, a gradual and fundamental shift in the practice of academics is taking place. Every aspect of scholarly practice is seeing changes effected by the adoption and possibilities of new technologies. This book will explore these changes, their implications for higher education, the possibilities for new forms of scholarly practice and what lessons can be drawn from other sectors.