Redefining Literacy in the 21st Century

Literacy is “the ability to read and write,” or so I thought. This is a definition that has spanned many generations, and is still being taught in schools to this day. However, the latest technological advancements have brought about a new kind of learning…

What does it mean to be literate?

Being literate means more than just knowing how to read and write. Gee (2014) said “Literacy is social because the mind itself is social.” (p. ix). I interpret this as meaning literacy can be thought of in many contexts; there are multiple literacies. Literacy is a…

Why it is important to be Digitally Literate in the 21st Century

Digital Literacy in the 21st Century

The definition of what it means to be “literate” has changed drastically in the past few years. In past times one would be considered literate if they were…

Literacy in Today’s Society

Literacy involves students having the ability to interpret and understand content from various context. It is defined by…

What is Critical Literacy and Why the Need?

Thesis: Critical literacy is a timeless needed skill that means you are able to…

Redefining Literacy in the Context of Modern Society

Traditionally, literacy was defined as the ability to read and write. But what is reading and writing? According to the first definition in Webster’s Dictionary for each term, reading is receiving the sense of letters by sight or touch…

What does it mean to be literate in the 21st Century?

If there is anything I have learned from the past four weeks of class, it is that literacy has a broad spectrum of definitions. Before this class began, I believed literacy only applied to the ability to read and write. As a matter of…

What is Mathematical Literacy

While literacy in mathematics may be different from the traditional literacy we find in an English classroom, it is just as critical. What counts as reading and writing looks very different in mathematics but communication is still a key part of the discipline. Mathematics has…

What Does Literacy Mean in the 21st Century?

Before this class started, I had heard of literacy before, but I never thought much of it. If I’m being completely honest, I had to look up a basic definition of literacy before I even could complete the Flipgrid assignment. So it’s pretty safe to say…