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The way literacy is viewed has changed. Literacy is more
than reading, writing, and speaking. The world is rapidly changing, creating a
need to make sense of these changes and prepare future generations to become
successful in our society.
There are new aspects of education that have changed and are
different from the way things were when I was in elementary school, which
emphasizes the importance of being aware of various issues, both new and
reoccurring, that affect students and education. For example, the use of
technology in classrooms is becoming more important in the 21st
century. Not only do teachers assist students in learning how to use various
technologies in the classroom (i.e. google, smart boards), but teachers must
also teach students how to use the technology appropriately to facilitate their
learning as well as promote critical thinking skills to examine and make sense
of the content. The view of literacy has changed in the 21st century
context. New literacies allow educators to move beyond the “traditional” ways students
have been taught towards more innovative ways to teach and address the
diversity of students’ learning needs and interests.
As a future educator, I will be expected to have an
understanding of the new literacies (such as those included in the image) and
how they can be integrated into my teaching in a 21st century
context, while upholding the curriculum expectations. I have much to learn and
I am excited to learn about the multiple literacies and what each entail to
prepare to be a teacher in the future!
