New Literacies in Schools Today

By: Eytal Timberg

Definition of New Literacies

New literacies generally refers to new forms of literacy made possible by digital technology developments

E-Learning

• Comprises all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching. The information and communication systems, whether networked or not, serve as specific media to implement the learning process. It will be used to utilize out-of-classroom and in-classroom educational experiences via technology

E-Books

• Electronic books designed to store and display books

• In the near future they will be used in many classrooms

• They are easy to use, lightweight and capable of storing a lot of information

Examples of Some New Technology

• Ipad• Radio• Computer• E-books• E-news• Smart

Phones

Cost of New Technology

• Ipad:$499-$829• Kindle: $139• Computer: ranges anywhere from $500 to

$2700• Smart phones:$300+ depending on model• Radio:$30+

References

• http://campustechnology.com/articles/2001/08/are-ebooks-ready-for-the-classroom.aspx

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-books