- Explain
how the Multi-genre & Multimodal assignment related to each of the
readings.
- Writing
Outside of School
- In this article, it discusses
the use of out-of-school texts and technologies of kids. It states that
these writings draws and adds strength to students’ social, cultural,
and linguistic resources, as well as motivates them to learn and use
them. The different aspects that out-of-school texts covers more areas than
the traditional reading and writing that is done within the classroom.
- The multi-genre and
multimodal assignment let us use texts our favorite texts that we have
read. We could use texts that weren’t assigned to us in school—out-of-school
texts—which motivated us to do the assignment.
- Literacy Learning in the 21st Century
- In this article, it discusses
the importance of 21st century literacy skills. Students need
to be prepared for the world by gaining a proficiency with technological
tools, as well as being smart consumers of information. Students need to
be able to build relationships with others, problem solve, and
communicate globally for a variety of purposes.
- The multi-genre and
multimodal assignment used technology, such as photostory or smilebox,
to communicate texts and information to our peers that was personal and
factual.
- Reading
and Writing Differently
- In this article, it discusses
how the shift in multimedia texts have changed reading and writing.
There multi-facets to it now because of the new technology. The shifts
involved are: textual, spatial, relational and temporal. This explains
the multimodal tendencies of reading and writing in the 21st
Century.
- The multi-genre and
multimodal assignment allowed us to use a technology we wanted to create
a multi-faceted presentation. Our video had music, pictures, and texts.
This is not your traditional book report.
- Writing Now
- In this article, it states
that writing can be seen as holistic, authentic, and varied. Writing
changes with shifting new technologies. This enables and enhances
learning. It is used for multiple purposes and is addressed to many
different audiences.
- The multi-genre and
multimodal assignment was an authentic and varied writing that inspired
us to write about the texts we like to read. Instead of the traditional
book report, we gave a visual presentation about the favorite parts of
our favorite texts.
- Adolescent Literacy
- This article discusses the
importance of social literacies and the value of multicultural
perspectives. Students need feedback and to communicate with others.
However, most teachers assume that social media outlets should be left
outside of the classroom where they can’t disturb the formality and
traditional texts. This perspective needs to be changed, because there
is research to counter this assumption.
- The multi-genre and
multimodal assignment required us to post our finished product to our
blogs. Blogging is a form of text not familiar within the classroom. We
use blogs to communicate with each other and give feedback about
assignments. Also, we were allowed to pick the texts we liked, and this
tactic is mentioned in Adolescent
Literacy.
- Describe
three ways the readings changed or reinforced your thinking about the role
of digital technologies/media in teaching children adolescents to
read and write.
1. In the article Writing
Outside of School, I never thought of using the technology and texts that students
are familiar with outside of school. This would engage and motivate students to
learn. Students who already know how to use the technology can feel competent
as writers. This, in return, creates continuity between home and school
writing. The students will see a purpose in their writing, rather than it just
being another assignment.
2. In the article Writing
Now, the subject reinforced my thoughts about how the shifting new
technologies expand and enhance writing in the classroom. I agree that writing,
and all curricula, should be holistic, authentic, and varied. This captivates student’s
interest and encourages them to learn from the assignment.
3. In the article Adolescent
Literacy, I learned that students need bridges between everyday literacy
practices and classroom communities, especially non-book texts. I was one that
thought social media would discourage formal writing in texts. However, this
article has shown me how it motivates students’ literacy skills.
- Find
an example (i.e lesson plan or students work sample) of how other teachers
are using digital technologies/media to support reading and
writing in a content area like Math, Science, Social studies, Art, Music,
Health, Family and Consumer Science
1. Could You Start a Business? lesson on Thirteen.org
