Please click above to watch the clip. The title of the clip is What Does it Mean to be Literate in the 21st Century?
After doing my initial research to find a video I came across this one. It interested me because it says that technology is becoming another strand of literacy. I think that is awesome! When most people think of literacy they mainly think of reading and writing. The opinions of these teachers showed how that has changed throughout the years to include environmental print and simply being able to process all the information that is thrown at us in so many different ways.
The clip also talked about how there is a new generation of teachers who grew up online and are begging to bring technology into the classroom. Even though I didn't "grow up online" I do feel like I am one of those teachers. I see that it is harder than it was when I was in school to get and hold students' attention. Like the clip said it is because they spend more time in front of the television, computers and cell phones than outside so times are changing. When I saw the more "experienced" teacher about to give her opinion, I was pleasantly shocked when she said that we are teaching the same strategies and skills, but are using different ways to teach it.
Our text book rationalized the incorporation of technology in the classroom to "help students learn and sharpen their information age skills." It said that students who use these in school have a head start on what to do in the workplace. (p15) This goes right along with this entire course because we are going to be learning new ways to spice up our classroom technology.
*DISCLAIMER- Shelby doesn't have her own phone she just uses other peoples to text us. Randomly she will text her GiGi to see if she can spend time with her.
What a great video! I loved the part about how technology is becoming a necessity for students. I agree with you about having a hard time grabbing and keeping students attentions' these days because times are changing. It is so crazy to see the way the world is changing just from when I was a kid. I think it is so important for teachers to be lifelong learners as well, in order to keep up with the times. The information is the same, but the way we need to present it seems to be changing. This is what excites me about being a teacher. Things are constantly changing. The way kids respond to things will change, so our methods of teaching must be adapted as well. Thanks for sharing that post!
ReplyDeleteI also feel technology is a necessity. It has become another strand of literacy. Back in the days it was the basic- reading and writing. Now-- with changing society-- students must know and be familiar with technology today. Students spend so much time on the computer, internet, video games, etc. Some know more than we know! I love that the one teacher states that this "new" literacy is a partnership. We (teachers) are learning just as much from our students. I feel we need to all work together to continue to learn and grow as society is forever changing.
ReplyDeleteGreat video- thanks for sharing! :)