Some examples of new literacies are communicating with people online, photos, videos, podcasts and anything that has to do with information on the internet.
None of the examples surprised me because i’m familiar with all of them. However, I didn’t know some of them are considered literacies such as photos and podcasts.
After reading this week’s material I learned about the concept and definition of new literacies. I learned that literacies change overtime as we gain access to new technologies that allow us to effortlessly receive new information.
After listening to this week’s ted talk I learned that literacy comes in many forms, and we shouldn’t categorize people into two groups – literate and illiterate. Some people navigate new literacies better while others prefer to stick to the old ways.
New literacies that helped me with schooling the most are videos and online research. There are explanation videos on pretty much every topic in the world, so every time I have difficulties understanding assigned material I look it up on youtube and usually there’s tons of videos explaining it in a way that is easy to understand.
I don’t know anyone who isn’t well versed in new literacies, so I never had to help anyone with technology.
One of the new literacies I can’t live without is texting. Communicating with people online is something I do constantly throughout the day and I can’t imagine my life without it, especially during the pandemic