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What is the primary focus of the module on new literacies?
What is the primary focus of the module on new literacies?
How do the 21st century learning skills relate to new literacies?
How do the 21st century learning skills relate to new literacies?
According to Scribner and Cole, how is literacy conceptualized in their research?
According to Scribner and Cole, how is literacy conceptualized in their research?
What does the concept of 'recognized ways' imply in the context of literacies?
What does the concept of 'recognized ways' imply in the context of literacies?
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What key aspect distinguishes 'new' literacies from traditional literacies?
What key aspect distinguishes 'new' literacies from traditional literacies?
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What role do practices play in understanding new literacies?
What role do practices play in understanding new literacies?
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Which of the following statements characterizes the term 'practice' according to Scribner and Cole?
Which of the following statements characterizes the term 'practice' according to Scribner and Cole?
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In what way does the definition of new literacies reflect changes in educational practices?
In what way does the definition of new literacies reflect changes in educational practices?
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What is a significant aspect of 'new' literacies in terms of their components?
What is a significant aspect of 'new' literacies in terms of their components?
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What is meant by 'new technical stuff' as described in the content?
What is meant by 'new technical stuff' as described in the content?
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Which programming concept is highlighted in Mary Kalantzis' phrase 'You click for "A" and you click for "red"'?
Which programming concept is highlighted in Mary Kalantzis' phrase 'You click for "A" and you click for "red"'?
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What is a consequence of the shift from material inscriptions to digital coding?
What is a consequence of the shift from material inscriptions to digital coding?
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What is a characteristic of 'new ethos stuff' as implied in the content?
What is a characteristic of 'new ethos stuff' as implied in the content?
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What does the content imply about the capabilities of someone with basic digital skills?
What does the content imply about the capabilities of someone with basic digital skills?
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According to the content, which of the following is NOT an example of a digital artifact one might create?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT an example of a digital artifact one might create?
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What is the primary technology mentioned that aids in the creation of diverse artifacts?
What is the primary technology mentioned that aids in the creation of diverse artifacts?
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Which statement accurately summarizes a shift mentioned in the content?
Which statement accurately summarizes a shift mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following best describes the role of binary code in the development of applications?
Which of the following best describes the role of binary code in the development of applications?
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What type of programming outcomes does the content suggest are possible for individuals with basic digital skills?
What type of programming outcomes does the content suggest are possible for individuals with basic digital skills?
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Study Notes
New Literacies: Concepts and Practices
- Literacies are defined as socially recognized ways of generating, communicating, and negotiating meaningful content through encoded texts within participation in discourses.
- 'Practice' is a key concept in literacy theory, understood as a goal-directed sequence of activities using specific technologies and systems of knowledge. This defines practices as socially developed and patterned ways to use technology and knowledge for tasks. Tasks are defined by recognized social goals and a shared technology/knowledge system.
Conceptualizing Literacies
- Key concepts in literacy understanding include "socially recognized ways", participation in discourses, and contexts.
- Key ideas about literacy are elaborated in relation to the ideas of practice as understood for literacy.
New in Theory and in Practice
- "New literacies" are new types of "stuff".
- "New technical stuff" centers on digital-electronic technologies. It involves programming languages, source code, and binary code for creating, storing, and retrieving data.
- "New ethos stuff" signifies a contemporary mindset.
- Digital technologies allow for easy integration of text and images, as well as layering of text into images and vice versa. This was difficult or impossible to do in print.
Examples of New Technical Stuff
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Digital tools allow for the creation of diverse artifacts through a limited number of simple operations (e.g., keyboarding, clicking, cropping, dragging).
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These tools enable rapid, low-cost creation and sharing of content (e.g., photos, animations, videos, music).
- Examples of diverse digital artifacts include photo manipulation, image sharing, card creation, short films, annotated commentary on events, and retellings of other works in a cartoon style.
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There's a shift from physical inscriptions to digital codes, from analog to digital representation. This leads to new forms of interaction and content creation.
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Explore the fundamental concepts and practices surrounding new literacies in contemporary contexts. This quiz delves into the social recognition of literacy, the role of technology, and the structured practices involved in effective communication and participation. Test your understanding of the evolution of literacy in the digital age.
