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 06 Feb 13Exploring new forms of teaching, learning and assessment, to guide educators and policy makers Mike Sharples, Patrick McAndrew, Martin Weller, Rebecca Ferguson, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Tony Hirst, Yishay Mo, Mark Gaved, Denise Whitelock