What is literacy in the 21st Century?

Literacy in the classroom has been an area of discussion for the past few decades. The definition for literacy has not changed in hundreds of years. In our (out-dated) education system, it is widely believed that literacy is as simple as having the ability to read…

Technology In the Classroom

Technology has become more prevalent in everyday life. This can be seen in schools across America. Many people have debated whether technology is a helpful or hindering to early adolescences, especially when it comes to education. Some argue as use of technology increases in…

What Does It Mean For An Adolescent To Be Literate These Days?

Literacy: An ability to “do” in the face of standardization

Little Boxes: Is Literacy the Same for Everyone?

Being Direct Isn’t Always the Best Approach…

Teachers must use a multi-modal approach to instruction to give all students the…

“Stop With The Labeling And Get To KNOW Me!”

What does it mean for Adolescents to be literate?

According to Tamika Thompson “Behind every fact is a face. Behind every story is a statistic” these words strike home for me personally (Thompson, 2014). Tamika Thompson references the unknown ideal that young African American males are continuously being left behind, she…

Dimensionality, Literacy and Video Games

Literacy is a complex process, one that requires contextual knowledge, interpretation skills, and the ability to read the text. Despite this, many people still think of literacy as a straight forward skill. If you are capable of reading words on the page, you…