How does one Read the World?





Many often think of literacy in a narrow way- reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. However, a multiliteracies perspective challenges us to think beyond this definition and broaden our thinking around what literacy is and how things like power, positioning, perspective, context, and identity intersect with our understanding of literacy. Zeimke & Muhtaris (2020) challenge us to rethink how we define literacy, and specifically include empathy and action in a digital age. Some would argue that this is a critical literacy stance. Take for example, this image:  



Now, think about: 
1.         -Who created this text? For what purpose?
2.          -Whose voice is included? Excluded?
3.          -How does power circulate in this text?
   -How do you read this text? From what position?


My hope is that in this course you will open yourself up to exploring this new way of thinking about literacies, about texts, about creating. I hope you take risks in your learning and your producing. To me, this time is a gift to explore the possibilities of teaching and learning literacy in new ways.......

Comments

  1. Andrew RyczekSeptember 11, 2022 at 3:50 PM

    I am excited to be taking this course and to really dive deeper into literacy!

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  2. Dawn ForgioneSeptember 12, 2022 at 9:10 AM

    When I read this image, it is like a "call to action," to me as a teacher.

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  3. Molly ReadSeptember 13, 2022 at 2:31 PM

    I think it is so important that we push ourselves beyond the narrow perspective and understanding of what literacy is. Today, as educators, we have so many opportunities to explore new ways to engage our students with literacies and I am very excited to learn about them!

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  4. Christine SchalichSeptember 14, 2022 at 4:52 PM

    "...how things like power, positioning..." I have never really thought of power through literacy. I interpret this as, being a teacher puts us in the position and power to influence through literacy, which I have never thought I would be able to do. In fact, I never viewed myself as a person in any "position" to influence in that way.

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  5. Dana LawlorSeptember 20, 2022 at 6:02 AM

    I look forward to thinking about technology and literacy in a new way!

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