New Media & New Literacies

New literacies and the practice of using them are highly pertinent to both my professional and personal life.  To understand why it is important in my life you must know what I mean by literacy. Many define literacy as being able to read and write, however my view of what literacy is is understanding. One can be digitally literate, culturally literate, visually literate, and critically literate to name a few as described by Constance Beecher in “What is Literacy? Multiple Perspectives on Literacy”. Those who demonstrate a deeper understanding in a specific field would then be literate in that field.  I believe traditional literacy as in being able to read and write and understand what you are reading and writing is important for everyone. Being able to comprehend information given to you or surrounding you is important to be able to thrive in a community.  It is vital that I develop and continue to evolve with new literacies for both my career and my personal life. I am t...

                 In  "Improving Digital Practices for Literacy, Learning, and Justice: More Than Just Tools" (ILA 2018) the article emphasizes the importance of integrating digital practices into literacy education not just for technical skills, but for fostering justice and equity. This document argues that digital literacy is essential for students to participate meaningfully in a digital society, and it should go beyond just knowing how to use tools or technology. Similarly to this in "Digital Literacy" (Vanek, 2019), the author examines the evolving concept of digital literacy and its importance in the modern educational and social landscape. The piece highlights that digital literacy goes beyond simply knowing how to use technology. It emphasizes the need for individuals to be able to critically engage with digital tools, understand how information is created and shared online, and use digital platforms in ...