This week’s guiding questions:
How does technology affect literacy? How does it affect your own life?
Activity 1: Submit your final draft of the research essay by 11:59pm on May 3rd/ end of week 12.
Activity 2:
List all the negative aspects of technology as it relates to literacy.
List all the benefits of technology as it relates to literacy.
Which side “won,” and why?
Activity 3: Read How Using Social Media Affects Teenagers here.
Activity 4: Watch How Is Tech Changing the Way We Read?
Activity 5: Can you find another source on technology and literacy? Explore it and think about what your source contributes to this week’s topic.
Activity 6: How addicted are you to technology? Create a quiz for your classmates.
Activity 7: There is no post and no quiz this week as you just submitted your essay and deserve a break. But if there was a discussion board post or a quiz, what would you say you learned this week? Considering our course materials and your life experience, what is your take on technology and literacy?
