Digital Literacy at the Intersection of Equity, Inclusion, and Technology (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design) - Softcover

9798369345764: Digital Literacy at the Intersection of Equity, Inclusion, and Technology (Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design)

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798369345764

Publisher: Information Science Publishing, 2024

At the forefront of contemporary higher education lies a need for a profound exploration of the relationships between equity, inclusion, and digital technologies. Across diverse disciplines, students and faculty grapple with the far-reaching impacts of this complex interplay. As our educational landscape transforms at an unprecedented pace, a national and global imperative emerges - the necessity for a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by digital technologies. In response to this call, the book titled Digital Literacy at the Intersection of Equity, Inclusion, and Technology serves as a resource to help educators. This book seeks to unravel the issues that permeate the educational sphere, fostering broader multidisciplinary conversations. It is a pivotal resource designed to empower teacher-scholars as they navigate the swiftly evolving terrain of the digital age. The primary objective of this text is to examine the intersection of equity/inclusion and digital pedagogies. It embarks on a journey to explore how educators can harness the power of technology to create learning environments that are inherently equitable, both online and offline. Not merely theoretical, this book is a blend of insightful theoretical chapters on equitable digital pedagogies and a wealth of practical materials, including assignments, syllabi, and course/program designs. This compilation is a compass for teacher-scholars navigating the nuanced terrain of leveraging technology to foster thoughtful digital citizens, merging theory with actionable strategies.

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About the Authors

Katelyn Prager is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Communication Studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY) based in New York, New York. She received her PhD in Composition and Rhetoric from the University of Rhode Island. Her research explores issues of digital pedagogy, equitable teaching practices, and the impact of generative AI in the classroom. This research is informed by her experience teaching a variety of digital writing and rhetoric courses. There, she focuses on topics related to digital literacy, participatory culture, and digital activism.

Nurhayat Bilge is an Assistant Professor at SUNY - Fashion Institute of Technology based in New York City, New York.

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