The Uses of Multimedia: Three Digital Literacy Case Studies.

Hartley, John and McWilliam, Kelly and Burgess, Jean E. and Banks, John A. (2008) The Uses of Multimedia: Three Digital Literacy Case Studies. Media International Australia: incorporating Culture and Policy(128). pp. 59-72.

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Abstract

We identify some tensions between formal education and informal learning in the uses of popular literacy since the nineteenth century, in order to argue for a ‘demand-led’ model of education in digital literacy. We go on to analyse three case studies – digital storytelling, the Flickr photosharing site, and the MMOG (massively multiplayer online game) Fury – to discuss issues arising from demand-led learning, which requires a procedural (not propositional) model of knowledge, a vernacular and informal model of creativity and a ‘navigator’ and entrepreneurial model of consumer agency. In light of these examples, the paper raises the question of how digital literacy can and should be taught.

ID Code:	18063
Item Type:	Journal Article
Additional Information:	The contents of this journal can be freely accessed online via the journal’s web page (see hypertext link).
Keywords:	multimedia literacy, education, digital storytelling, Flickr, computer games
ISSN:	1329-878X
Subjects:	Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > LANGUAGES COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE (200000) > COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (200100) > Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified (200199) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > STUDIES IN CREATIVE ARTS AND WRITING (190000) > JOURNALISM AND PROFESSIONAL WRITING (190300) > Journalism Studies (190301) Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > LANGUAGES COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE (200000) > CULTURAL STUDIES (200200) > Cultural Studies not elsewhere classified (200299)
Divisions:	Research Centres > ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation QUT Faculties and Divisions > Creative Industries Faculty Institutes > Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation
Copyright Owner:	Copyright 2008 Media International Australia
Deposited On:	19 Feb 2009 09:50
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2009 01:45

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