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Experiencing Digital Literature Part B: Critical Reflection of Digital Literature Experiences

“We find these digital picture books to be the most exciting innovation in literature for children in a long time—and also the scariest” (Yokota, & Teale, 2014, p. 577). What makes a good digital text, what counts as one, and what purpose do digital texts serve? During this assignment my idea of what counts as digital literature has expanded drastically. A main point I found was that there are blurred lines between defining modes of digital literature. Biancarosa and Griffiths (2012) confirm that terms such as e-book and e-reader are not always used, and that Read More …

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Blog #1- Literature in Digital Environments

Using your readings and interaction with the subject to date, develop a statement about your current knowledge and understanding of concepts and practices in digital literature environments, tools and uses, within the context of your work or professional circumstances. Does this quote make you think about a Kindle or iPad? Or a physical book? The feeling as you turn the last page…or touch/swipe to end the book? Digital literature, I reflect, has quietly and quickly overcome near all of my reading experiences within the last few years. The biggest change that I can pinpoint was Read More …