Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Literacy and New Technologies

Tonight's presentation is on Literacy and New Technologies.  
You're encouraged to follow along on your laptop and click through the various links and resources at your own pace.
For a brief introduction on the topic, watch the youtube video below.


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Literacy and New Technologies.
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    The discussion around digital literacies modes of communication brings to mind Marshall McLuhan's notion of the "medium is the message." How information is presented is equally as important as the actual information.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Excellent overview of literacy and new technologies, Great job ladies! :)

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Agreed. Insightful view on technologies in relation to student engagement and pedagogies.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I like being able to interact with other folks in the class and find work on the web as distracting and alienating; however, there is also potential for creating new communities and spaces for learning. Accessibility is a big question here also, does this type of learning take into account different abilities that students may have.

    ps. I am on facebook right now too. ; )

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    I have seen my students' motivation and engagement with literacy change quite drastically by using technology in the classroom, such as an ELMO machine, SMARTBoards, computers/laptops, etc.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I like the idea of using technology to transform traditional classroom practices instead of simply enhancing them

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Motivation and engagement are positive outcomes, yet there is little said in regards to adverse reactions, such as the stares you receive when you ask students to get out a pencil and actually write something down...

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