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Re-Defining Literacy: Embracing Technological, Informational, and Visual Skills

This insightful article discusses the evolution of literacy, transitioning from traditional reading and writing to encompass technological, informational, and visual literacy. With advancements in technology, literacy now means applying learned skills to access and utilize information effectively. The piece outlines practical ways to teach these forms of literacy in the classroom by incorporating up-to-date technology, utilizing reliable sources for research, and engaging students with visual tools. Embrace the new age of literacy for improved dynamic learning and success.

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Re-Defining Literacy: Embracing Technological, Informational, and Visual Skills

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  1. Literacy Today By Bret Brielmaier, LinneaVong, Marie McGee, and Mario Maza

  2. Re-Defining Literacy… • Reading and writing were the original definitions of literacy. • However, due to the advance in technology over the years, literacy is now more along the lines of applying what is learned from reading, writing, and technology as well. http://bellsouthpwp.net/p/e/perhodes/images/ScholarshipPracticeandLeadership_83DD/literacy_1_3.jpg

  3. Technological Literacy is… • The ability to effectively use and manage technology to improve dynamic learning and promote success.

  4. Ways to Teach Technological Literacy • Incorporate up-to-date technology in all curriculum and subject areas by: • Using software, programs, and online resources to teach • President Clinton's 4 "pillars" of technological literacy • Allow students to look for their own information and research from reliable sources such as: • Databases • Libraries • Official documents • Internet articles http://www.thebramptonnews.com/content_images/Early-Literacy-Workstations.jpg

  5. Informational Literacy is… • The ability to effectively evaluate and organize information from several different sources. • This is important in the classroom because there are so many places to obtain information other than from a teacher or textbook nowadays (i.e. web pages, television, etc). • Understanding Informational Literacy http://paulcuffemstacademy.com/images/teacherswholibraryt.jpg

  6. Visual Literacy is… • The ability to create, interpret, process, and utilize information presented visually. • visualtec.com • visual-technologies.net • visual-literacy.org • Visual Literacy can be accessed in many ways. • PowerPoint • RF Clickers • I Clickers • The above listed clickers can be use as an interactive quizzing tool • The On-Line Visual Literacy Project http://www.educ.uvic.ca/pacificcrystal/assets/images/touchingtheglassboy.jpg

  7. Ways to Teach Visual Literacy • Incorporate: • Diagrams, flow charts, graphs • Maps • Videos • Picture Images • Other suggestions in teaching visual literacy

  8. A New Day and Age… Today, people of all ages share in the technological advances… (Click the pictures to learn more)

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