New literacies

I considered myself fairly well-versed on the current technologies. Well, I was wrong after reading the article on digital natives. What is modding? I couldn't tell you. But I have learned that many of the new literacites include hypertext, smartboard, e-mail, text messaging, blogs, webquests, search engines, and even those neat little blackberries! All of these new literacy technologies should remain significant to teachers because today's child uses them to read, write, and communicate (effectively). Therefore, it is important for us, as educators, to adjust our ways of teaching children. I am already training my mind to think in new technological ways as I am with this new blogging thing. Well, not knowing where to begin, I decided to send myself a blog. How thrilling! :) But since it is on a website that is open to all, I am hoping for a response. Are students continuousy waiting for a response to their blogs, waiting to be heard when sometimes their voices aren't enough? It provides an outlet for students and adults alike for learning, expressing one's self, and enjoyment. It allows us to take quiet risks without the fear of failure. Now think, if it reaches student on the enjoyment level, let's reach them through this mode and further educate them!