1. New Literacies Created By: Megan Andersen Darius Moomivand An Illustration of How “New Literacies” have Impacted Schools and Learning in Today's Society

2. Literacy: New vs. Old The traditional definition of literacy is the ability to read, write, and use language With technological advances, literacy has become more involved Three “new literacies” are:  technological literacy  visual literacy  information literacy

3. Technological Literacy Understanding the role technology plays in society Understanding how to use technology and how to benefit from technological resources

4. Technological Literacy in the Classroom Technological literacy enhances classroom learning as it is integrated into daily class activities:  computers in classes  from chalkboards to overhead projectors to PC connected projectors Integrating Technology into the Classroom Link

5. Visual Literacy Visual communication through the use of text and art Understanding the message an image is trying to portray Visual Literacy Link

6. Visual Literacy in the Classroom Technology gives teachers a new means of relaying information to students Technology gives students different ways to communicate in the classroom Examples of how visual literacy can be applied in the classroom with technological means are:  power point presentations  web pages  digital video

7. Information Literacy in the Classroom Information literacy is essential in the classroom because it is knowing where to find information. For example:  library  computer database  internet

8. Teaching Tools in a Technological Age Here are a few links to sites that sell Hi-Tech Devices:  Portable projectors that are available for laptop hookup Projector Link  A popular item is a wireless mouse, so the instructor can stand away from the laptop as he/she speaks Wireless Mouse  Laser pointers are also a necessity. Today's teacher can no longer use a long pointer stick to whip the students when they are bad, so they may as well just use a laser pointer Laser Pointer Link