This book examines changes in the concept of literacy, including, specific characteristics of evaluating literacy, predictors of literacy efficiency, and ethical concerns. It also examines the implications and applications for instruction, assessment, and professional development.

The authors of this book provide an interesting historical perspective on the concept of literacy and explore many ways literacy has evolved. Given the misinformation and disinformation that have become part of our society, this book is both important and timely.Literacy in a Digital World: The Evolution and Development of Literacy Proficiency draws the reader’s attention to both the similarities and the differences between traditional text and digital media, and in doing so, makes a strong case for all of us to understand better the urgent need to be vigilant when reading texts. This book not only presents educational and psychological theories related to literacy but also provides lessons so that educators can help young adults apply strategies that facilitate the skill of critical thinking as they work to distinguish between factual information and false information within the varied types of texts of today. This book will help create citizens who understand the importance of learning how to negotiate texts of all sorts in order to create a society that values truth. There is so much relevant information in this book that it demands to be read and re-read.