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ERIC Number: ED544545
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 4
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-
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Digital Literature: Finding New Ways to Motivate Students to Read Brazilian Literature Electronic Books
Barbosa, Vania Soares; Lima, Vera; Silva, Rejane; Silva, Willy; Soares, Ana Carolina; de Sousa, Aline
European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL), Paper presented at the European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL) Annual Conference (Nottingham, United Kingdom, Aug 31-Sep 3, 2011)
This quantitative and qualitative study is aimed to diagnose and promote the use of new technologies in teaching literature reading in Public (State) Schools, assessing materials accessibility and computer skills. The research consisted of three distinct steps: (1) A survey to detect teachers' and students' computer skills, their use of computers and accessibility; (2) Search and list websites where users can either read or download Brazilian literature books; and (3) Workshops on where and how to access these books. This research is also intended to reflect upon electronic books and their impact on reading.
European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL). School of Modern Languages, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland BT52 1SA UK. Tel: +44-287-032-3992; e-mail: eurocall@ulster.ac.uk; Web site: http://www.eurocall-languages.org
Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: European Association for Computer-Assisted Language Learning (EUROCALL) (United Kingdom)
Identifiers - Location: Brazil
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