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This issue of Journal for Computer Assisted Learning compiles a selection of insightful papers and research on the impact of mobile technology on literacy. The effect of text messaging on children's reading and spelling abilities has received particular media attention. Yet despite fears that the use of abbreviations can undermine reading and writing skills, recent research has shown that extra exposure to word composition outside of school can actually improve literacy.

Media Coach is a transnational initiative of a number of well known media resource centres in Europe. Due to developments in media literacy and education it is under constant construction. We all think increasing media literacy is a major educational challenge in our knowledge societies.

Web portal of the project m4Lit (mobile and literacy)

A story written through a mobile phone. Very nice!