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Sources of Individual Differences in Adults’ ICT Skills: A Large-Scale Empirical Test of a New Guiding Framework
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In: Applied Linguistics Faculty Publications and Presentations (2021)
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We develop an integrative conceptual framework that seeks to explain individual differences in the ability to use information and communication technologies (ICT skills). Building on practice engagement theory, this framework views the continued usage of digital technologies at work and in everyday life (ICT use) as the key prerequisite for the acquisition of ICT skills. At the same time, the framework highlights that ICT use is itself contingent upon individual and contextual preconditions. We apply this framework to data from two recent German large-scale studies (N = 2,495 and N = 2,786, respectively) that offer objective measures of adults’ ICT skills. Findings support our framework’s view of ICT use as a key prerequisite for ICT skills. Moreover, they demonstrate that literacy skills have strong associations with ICT skills, largely by virtue of their indirect associations through ICT use. By comparison, regional digital cultures (as proxied by internet domain registration rates) evince only limited explanatory power for individual differences in ICT skills.
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Applied Linguistics; Communication; Communication Technologies; ICT skills -- Case studies
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URL: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1070&context=ling_fac https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/ling_fac/69
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Practice Makes Perfect: Practice Engagement Theory and the Development of Adult Literacy and Numeracy Proficiency
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In: Applied Linguistics Faculty Publications and Presentations (2020)
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Numeracy Imprisoned: Kills and Practices of Incarcerated Adults in the United States
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In: Applied Linguistics Faculty Publications and Presentations (2020)
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Practice makes perfect: Practice engagement theory and the development of adult literacy and numeracy proficiency
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In: International Review of Education ; 66 ; 2-3 ; 267-288 ; Literacy and numeracy: global and comparative perspectives (2020)
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Adults' Engagement in Reading, Writing and Numeracy Practices
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In: Applied Linguistics Faculty Publications and Presentations (2017)
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Quantitative Data from: Tutor-Facilitated Digital Literacy Acquisition in Hard-to-Serve Populations
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In: Data (2016)
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Fear to Fascination: Learner Confidence and Blended Instruction for Digital Literacy Acquisition
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In: Presentations and Publications (2015)
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Tutors: Tutoring Strategies and Organizing Learning
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In: Research Briefs and Case Studies (2015)
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Job Seeking Learners: Digital Literacy Acquisition Case Study
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In: Research Briefs and Case Studies (2015)
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Language Learners: Learners' Perspectives
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In: Research Briefs and Case Studies (2015)
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Language Learners: Tutors' Perspectives
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Language Learners: The Role of Online Materials
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Tutors: The Tutor-Learner Relationship
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Qualitative Data from: Tutor-Facilitated Digital Literacy Acquisition in Hard-to-Serve Populations
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Corrections and Reentry: Digital Literacy Acquisition Case Study
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In: Research Briefs and Case Studies (2015)
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Learners: Impact
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Learners: Learners who Become Tutors
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Program Design: The Learner Path
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Language Learners: The Learner/Tutor Relationship
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Program Design: Volunteering in a Digital Literacy Program
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In: Research Briefs and Case Studies (2015)
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