Using Different Literacies

...and how the library can help

February 5, 2016

Icebreaker

Choose at least 2 different candies

from the bowl.

IcebreakerMint: During the “snow week,” I...Kiss: My plans for spring break are...Reeses: If I could live in a different time

period, I would choose________ because...Hersheys: A hobby I love but don’t always

have time for is...

(Some!)Types of LiteracyVisual

Digital

Technological

Informational

VisualVisual literacy is the “ability to see, to understand,

and ultimately to think, create, and communicate graphically.” - Thibault & Walbert, UNC Education, 2003

Great for making inferences & critical thinkingLooking for both impact of details AND their effect

on the big pictureAny images, including drawings, diagrams,

paintings, mind maps, photographs etc

DigitalUnderstanding meaning in a variety of formats on a

computerEffectively finding, using, summarizing, evaluating,

creating, and communicating information using technology (ie: Can function comfortably in a digitally-immersed environment)

Although our students are digital natives, most cannot effectively utilize what they find. What does this mean for educators?

TechnologicalAppropriate skills, knowledge of vocabulary, and

competence with using technology (computer, printer, other hardware)

Ability to responsibly use appropriate technology to communicate, solve problems, evaluate, design, and create information in order to improve learning

InformationalRecognize when information is needed in

your own thinking, research, or understanding

Have the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the needed information

This is what libraries do best! :)

Hmm...Where do these fit?...and NOT fit?

●SOLs●Creativity●Critical thinking●Your lessons & content area●Your students

VisualFinding/providing resources (images, websites,

etc)

DigitalConducting better Google searchesFinding/Teaching new web tools/websites for you

& your studentsLessons about digital citizenship

How the Library can Help

How the Library can Help

TechnologicalEvaluating sources for lessonsTeaching citations/plagiarismPiloting new technology

InformationalCollaboration/coordination/cooperation on

projects for creative assessments

When you return: InfographicsPicture: http://veganfusionchef.com/when-and-what-to-eat

Infographics: What are they?

Intended to get a basic understanding of a concept

Used in advertising, educational materials, and magazines

Boomed in 2009Some examples...

Infographics & LiteracyVisual

Great for making inferences & setting background knowledge

DigitalStudents determine importance when creating themLots of sites to create!

TechnologicalPlagiarism, using royalty-free images

InformationalSets foundation for student research

Helpful WebsitesExtra Ideas:

theartofliteracy.comliteracyhead.com

Creating Infographics:piktochart.com

- Students can log in with their Google account

Now What?Look at more infographics and/or play with creating!

Plan: How could I use infographics in my classroom?Background knowledgeLearning a skillAs a referenceDemonstrating learning...Something else?

Time to Reflect● What did you learn?● What can you use in your classroom?● What questions do you still have?

Until Next Time...- Find at least 1 way to incorporate a new type of

literacy into a lesson/assignment/project

- Let me know what I can do to support you! :)

Next Mtg: March 28