By: Rebecca Quinn, Kristine Sloma and Liana Stalzer NEW LITERACIES IN EDUCATION

 New literacies are characterized by new forms of teaching new material to students  They can be used in classroom settings  Some examples are:  Digital storytelling  Blogging  Video recordings  Online fan fiction websites NEW LITERACY DEFINITION:

 Digital storytelling:  Refers to a short digital media production that grants people the ability to contribute their life story to aid and learning  Blogging:  Is the process of posting subject matter on a blog (shortened version of “web log”; a web site that incorporates an online personal memoir)  Video recordings:  A digital recording of a lecture that captures audio and video  Online fan fiction websites:  Defined by fans of authentic works of literature writing stories about popular characters EXPLANATION OF TERMS

  This website allows individuals to create their own stories of popular characters from literature   An online journal where an individual can share their thoughts and feelings. They can also follow friends and repost interesting content   It grants teachers the ability to post and find videos and documents to aid in learning   Students are able to create stories based on illustrations by contributing artists LINKS TO EXAMPLES OF NEW LITERACIES

 Itunes provides students access to podcasts and reading materials needed for class  Panopto is a program that allows students to connect to video recordings and webcasting recorded by the instructor  It allows instructors to record, live stream, and edit videos to post for their students  D2L and blackboard administrates a connection between the student and teacher to transmit course content EXAMPLES OF WHERE TO FIND NEW TECHNOLOGIES

 Most of the websites used for learning purposes are free to use, however, students who do not own a computer will have to find a means to access the sites.  Instead of using books in some schools, teachers may have access to reserve electronic equipment to use in their lesson plan  New apps are being created for students that allow them to interact with teachers outside of class  Some programs may require a subscription fee to be used in class COST OF NEW LITERACIES

 PROS:  Enhance learning  More engaging for students  Free programs  Programs are diverse to allow for different learning styles  CONS:  Some teachers may not know how to use new technologies  Students may not have the ability to access the programs  Some expensive programs  Traditional parents may not understand the new teaching technique PROS & CONS

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