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What does it mean
to be literate in the
21st century?
- Literacy defined
- Literacy encompasses the four strands of language – reading, writing, speaking and
listening. It comes in many forms, such as print, digital texts/medias and conversation.
To be literate is to be able to express and understand meaning, emotions and ideas
both independently and cooperatively using the four strands of language.
It is not solely about concrete knowledge but the ability to adapt to modified language
that occurs throughout time and new forms through which literacy is present.
- Literacy encompasses the four strands of language – reading, writing, speaking and
listening. It comes in many forms, such as print, digital texts/medias and conversation.
To be literate is to be able to express and understand meaning, emotions and ideas
both independently and cooperatively using the four strands of language.
It is not solely about concrete knowledge but the ability to adapt to modified language
that occurs throughout time and new forms through which literacy is present.
- What 21st
century literacy
looks like
- Using technology
efficiently and
easily, learning
quickly when the
technology
changes
- An interest and
awareness in other
language and
cultures reflective of
our global community
- Create and share
information using a
variety of formats
(wrtiten, audio
recording, video
recording etc.) for a
variety of audiences
(differences in age,
culture etc.)
- Understand,
create, analyze
and critique
multimedia
texts
- The ability to
multitask
- Ethical responsibilities
related to cultural diversity
within communication
- Critically evaluate the validity
and make use of information
sources, particularly online
- Basic reading, writing, speak
and listening competenciess
- An ability to debate
effectively, in person
and online, regarding
beliefs, politics, etc.
- An awareness of an "online footprint"
- Using technology
efficiently and
easily, learning
quickly when the
technology
changes
- Implications
for teachers
- Incorporate
technology into
the classroom
effectively
- Teach critical thinking
skills, potential
pitfalls of online
communication
- Must be aware of technologies,
comfortable using them, consider
technological change and learn about
changes in online literacy
- Consider
technology's role in
classroom learning
so it is not a
distraction
- Consider ways in
which to help
children become
literate in programs
and language not yet
created
- Teach lessons and create
assignments that use a
variety of multimedia
formats (blogs, e-portfolios,
podcasts, websites)
- Educate students about their global community
- Consider the ways
in which curriculum
fits in with 21st
century literacy
- Teach, promote and
encourage traditional
literacy skills
- Make use of both traditional
and modern forms of
language communication
(use books as well as
e-books, speeches as well as
vlogs)
- Teaching the language
needed to communicate
about media and online
communication formats
- Incorporate
technology into
the classroom
effectively
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