Theoretical Exploration of Content Literacy and Reading-Task Models for 21st-Century Literacy

2019 ◽  
Vol 164 ◽  
pp. 27-58
Author(s):  
Soojah Park
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Content Literacy ◽  
Reading Task ◽  
21St Century Literacy

Digital Storytelling: an Influential Reading Comprehension and Creativity Tool for the 21st Century Literacy Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Rofiza Aboo Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
21St Century Literacy ◽  
Novel Model

Digital storytelling has been proposed as an influential language learning tool that can facilitate learners’ reading comprehension and creativity.  There is an interplay between digital storytelling and comprehension.  Likewise, there is a connection between digital storytelling and creativity.   However, this chemistry that exists is far more complex than previous studies have expressed.  This paper puts forth a novel model by which to honor the inter-relationship among digital storytelling, reading comprehension and creativity.  The model proffers a practical aim that can allow teachers to recognize and applaud students’ effort whenever they create their digital storytelling, for comprehension and creativity, among other 21st-century literacy skills, have simultaneously and ideally taken place.

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