Braun Linda W. Teens, Technology, and Literacy; Or, Why Bad Grammar Isn't Always Bad

Libraries Unlimited, 2007. — 128 pages. — ISBN: 1–59158–368–3.Are you bothered by the bad grammar, emoticons, acronyms, and poor spelling that are ubiquitous in cyberspace, and especially prevalent in teen communications? Do you lament that today's technologies are ruining the reading and writing skills of teens? Well, think again.Defining Literacy
What Is Literacy Really?
Literacy in Technology Environments
The World of Messaging
Out There for the World: Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts
Making Connections with Tagging
Reading and Writing in a Gamer’s World
Libraries and Classrooms as Virtual Communities
Technology + Literacy = Social Networking
A World of Ideas