Transliteracy in Complex Information Environments

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Transliteracy in practice

Abstract

Aids and challenges to transliteracy, as they arise from the study, are presented in this chapter. Support for the development of transliteracy capabilities is identified as a key area of interest and the rest of the chapter is devoted to transliteracy in formal and informal learning. A model called “transliteracy palettes,” comprised of an information and form palette, is presented as a tool to aid implementation of transliteracy in different learning contexts. Curriculum mapping is considered as a way of developing transliteracy across the curriculum. Pedagogies suitable for developing transliteracy are also discussed. Particular attention is given to reading and writing. An overview of research findings about ...