Today’s Literacies

Frostburg State University Ashley Schafer

8 Key Areas of LiteracyText LiteracyComputer literacyDistance Learning LiteracyCyberlearning literacyVisual LiteracyAudio LiteracyVideo LiteracyMedia Literacy

What is Literacy?Literacy- the ability of a student to comprehend or decode information and to use, transform and create new information.

Text Literacy- skills to use text-based resources as a means to gather, interpret and communicate information.

Computer Literacy- encompasses the skills and knowledge teachers need to select and use technology to enhances learning opportunities of their students.

Distance Learning Literacy- comprises three main components: designing and facilitating learning experiences, modeling and promoting learning and responsibility, and engaging in lifelong learning.

Cyberlearing Literacy- knowledge and skills to be successful in the use of technology tools

Visual Literacy- learned ability to interpret and create visual messages accurately.

Audio Literacy- skills to understand the role of hearing and listening in learning.

Video Literacy- skills to understand and evaluate video messages and to create video that appropriately achieves the intended outcomes.

Media Literacy- knowledge and skills able to interpret and produce a wide variety of media, including text, audio, visuals, and videos.

Technology AdaptationDabbling

Doing old things old ways

Doing old things new ways

Doing new things in new ways

Dabbling- randomly adding technology tools to a few classrooms or library

Doing old things in old ways- teachers display lecture notes in PowerPoint rather than using overhead transparences

Doing old things in new ways- when a teacher uses 3D model to demonstrate the structure of a compound rather than drawling it on a chalkboard

Doing new things in new ways- fully utilize the power of technology and media

ReferencesSamaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L.,& Russell, J.D.

(2012).,Enhancing Video with Learning.In Canton, K.and, Chuck, M(Eds). Instructional Technology and Media for Learning(234-236).Location: Boston.