- Read the following articles and write a brief summary of the following three articles (one paragraph) to demonstrate your understanding of the concept and the importance of new literacies
- Barone, D., & Wright, T.E. (2008, December). Literacy Instruction with digital and media technologies. Retrieved from Sept. 5, 2011, from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/29126/
- Leu, D.J., Jr., Kinzer, C.K., Coiro, J., & Cammack, D.W. (2004). Toward a Theory of New Literacies Emerging From the Internet and Other Information and Communication Technologies. Retrieved Sept. 5, 2011, from https://www.literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/bonus-materials/710-chapter-42.pdf
Literacy Instruction with digital and media technologies
I am impressed the Fernley elementary school applying the new literacy by an envisioned teacher, a supported principal, many tech-embracing students and opened mind colleagues. The point I would like to bring up is new literacy definitely shakes up the whole system and it needs teamwork to implement. Go through the daily agenda, new literacy bestows learners more options and more student-centered learning experiences. Among these processes of knowledge acquisition, students have high motivation and learn how to assist and communicate with others. But to me, assessment is still a big concern, I would like to learn this respect later.
New literacies and 21st -Century Technologies
This article presents the holistic aspect of new literacies in current demanding. Nowadays, researchers flock into this area to discover more connections and analyze successful cases to inform policymakers and disseminate the findings. As a teacher, we should aware that our duty is to pave the way for our students to their higher education or future career. Evolving technology converts our idea from learning the knowledge to how to acquire knowledge. The ICTs even shake up the foundation of communication emerging many years ago and keep changing exponentially. It becomes crucial for teachers and administrators to read professional publications on a regular basis to keep up with current research and best practices for applying technology in class to enhance students' literacy learning. The teacher should be educated to provide students age-appropriate websites and social networking opportunities. Parents could benefit from local school-based online networks.
Toward a Theory of New Literacies Emerging From the Internet and Other Information and Communication Technologies
Like the above two articles, this one explains define the new literacy and stresses the importance of its application. As a result, teachers must assist students to become critical consumers and knowledgeable creators of information in these new online contents by providing exposure in how to critically evaluate the information, develop their hypotheses, synthesize conclusion and communicate to a range of purposes and audiences in the visual world.
As a teacher, I need to teach the children of today the literacy of tomorrow!
Literacy Instruction with digital and media technologies
I am impressed the Fernley elementary school applying the new literacy by an envisioned teacher, a supported principal, many tech-embracing students and opened mind colleagues. The point I would like to bring up is new literacy definitely shakes up the whole system and it needs teamwork to implement. Go through the daily agenda, new literacy bestows learners more options and more student-centered learning experiences. Among these processes of knowledge acquisition, students have high motivation and learn how to assist and communicate with others. But to me, assessment is still a big concern, I would like to learn this respect later.
New literacies and 21st -Century Technologies
This article presents the holistic aspect of new literacies in current demanding. Nowadays, researchers flock into this area to discover more connections and analyze successful cases to inform policymakers and disseminate the findings. As a teacher, we should aware that our duty is to pave the way for our students to their higher education or future career. Evolving technology converts our idea from learning the knowledge to how to acquire knowledge. The ICTs even shake up the foundation of communication emerging many years ago and keep changing exponentially. It becomes crucial for teachers and administrators to read professional publications on a regular basis to keep up with current research and best practices for applying technology in class to enhance students' literacy learning. The teacher should be educated to provide students age-appropriate websites and social networking opportunities. Parents could benefit from local school-based online networks.
Toward a Theory of New Literacies Emerging From the Internet and Other Information and Communication Technologies
Like the above two articles, this one explains define the new literacy and stresses the importance of its application. As a result, teachers must assist students to become critical consumers and knowledgeable creators of information in these new online contents by providing exposure in how to critically evaluate the information, develop their hypotheses, synthesize conclusion and communicate to a range of purposes and audiences in the visual world.
On top of these, this article brought up a more serious concern, under the competitive circumstance, technology is like a sword with two edges, it might polarize society into the upper class and lower class. With wealth, power or network, this category can obtain the newest technology and get a hand on them frequently. However, the other category with limit resources struggle with insufficient context and delay the progress. So it reminds us the importance of that we can provide a platform which is accessible to all students.
As a teacher, I need to teach the children of today the literacy of tomorrow!
As a teacher, I need to teach the children of today the literacy of tomorrow!
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