Literacy had to be re-defined for the 21st Century. The forms of language which society values and finds useful changes through time.

Literacy had to be re-defined for the 21st Century. The forms of language which society values and finds useful changes through time.

Literacy had to be re-defined for the 21st Century. The forms of language which society values and finds useful changes through time.

Literacy had to be re-defined for the 21st Century. The forms of language which society values and finds useful changes through time.

This responsibility is not new however. This statement has been part of the General Teaching Council’s Standard for Full Registration for secondary teachers for a number of years.

This responsibility is not new however. This statement has been part of the General Teaching Council’s Standard for Full Registration for secondary teachers for a number of years.

This responsibility is not new however. This statement has been part of the General Teaching Council’s Standard for Full Registration for secondary teachers for a number of years.

Let me hear you hum that tune.

Raise your hand if you couldn’t begin to make that beautiful cardigan by following the instructions on the right hand side of the page.

Who can tell me what this represents?

Is there anyone who doesn’t understand what every one of these buttons does?

Only country to include listening and talking – future proof definition. The forms of communication which society values changes with time. Crucial to the promotion of literacy as the responsibility of all is that all teachers (and learners) understand what is meant by text. It does not refer to a short written message sent by phone – although that is one form of text – nor does it mean a text book in the traditional sense. Rather it covers the whole range of media through which we communicate.

* They personally own 8 devices (including MP3 player, PC, TV, DVD player, mobile phone, stereo, games console, and digital camera) * They frequently conduct over 5 activities whilst watching TV * 25% of them agree that “I’d rather stay at home than go on a holiday with no internet or phone access” * A quarter of young people interviewed text or IM (instant message) friends they are physically with at the time * They have on average 123 friends on their social network spaces * And the first thing the majority of them do when they get home is turn on their PC

* They personally own 8 devices (including MP3 player, PC, TV, DVD player, mobile phone, stereo, games console, and digital camera) * They frequently conduct over 5 activities whilst watching TV * 25% of them agree that “I’d rather stay at home than go on a holiday with no internet or phone access” * A quarter of young people interviewed text or IM (instant message) friends they are physically with at the time * They have on average 123 friends on their social network spaces * And the first thing the majority of them do when they get home is turn on their PC

Technology also now give teachers the opportunity to access real time data with their students. There is something about real time information that is highly engaging for young people and is something that we should perhaps try to capitalise on more in schools? Google Earth is a good example. Its free for schools to use and real time information can be displayed spatially. By turning on the weather layer…

…real time cloud data appears over the virtual globe.

By turning on the web cam layer and clicking on camera…

I can see what is happening, what the weather is like, what the people are like all over the globe. This ‘real time’ interaction is so important for teaching young people about global citizenship, society and other cultures. One of my new technologies staff was in a school recently as he asked a student if they had used Google Earth. They told him ‘I use it recreationally, but never in school’. When the learning potential of such technology is so obvious, when the software is free – when do we have to start to question why is it not being used?

As I said earlier though, I don’t believe it is an ‘either/or’ scenario . A recent survey for the National Literacy Trust found that children who blog, text or use social networking websites are more confident about their reading and writing skills.

Two of the capabilities listed earlier in the definition of successful learners were “able to think creatively and independently” and “able to make reasoned evaluations.” This outcome for learners at Level 3 (age 12-14 approximately) reflects these. When most people now look for information primarily online, it is vital that young people learn to make informed judgements as early as possible.

Two of the capabilities listed earlier in the definition of successful learners were “able to think creatively and independently” and “able to make reasoned evaluations.” This outcome for learners at Level 3 (age 12-14 approximately) reflects these. When most people now look for information primarily online, it is vital that young people learn to make informed judgements as early as possible.

Literacy, ICT & CfE Ollie Bray National Adviser Emerging Technologies in Learning Learning and Teaching Scotland www.ltscotland.org.uk

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Literacy and CfE Literacy and English Principles and Practice 2009 “ ” All practitioners in each sector, in each department and in all settings have a responsibility to develop, reinforce and extend the skills which are set out in the literacy experiences and outcomes.

Literacy and CfE Literacy and English Principles and Practice 2009 “ ” All practitioners in each sector, in each department and in all settings have a responsibility to develop, reinforce and extend the skills which are set out in the literacy experiences and outcomes.

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Definition of literacy Literacy and English Principles and Practice 2009 “ ” Literacy is the set of skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language which society values and finds useful.

Definition of literacy Literacy and English Principles and Practice 2009 “ ” Literacy is the set of skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language which society values and finds useful.

Is it useful? Do we value it?

Is it useful? Do we value it? Why?

Is it useful? Do we value it?

Source: Classical Comics

Source: Classical Comics

Source: Classical Comics

Definition of literacy Literacy and English Principles and Practice 2009 “ ” The literacy experiences and outcomes apply across the curriculum, in all aspects of learning and all subject areas.

“we do that already”

GTC Standard for Full Registration

GTC Standard for Full Registration

GTC Standard for Full Registration

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conversation

Credit: Bill Boyd

Definition of texts Literacy and English Principles and Practice 2009 “ ” A text is the medium through which ideas, experiences, opinions and information can be communicated.

Examples of texts (1) novels, short stories, plays, poems reference texts the spoken word charts, maps, graphs and timetables

Examples of texts (2) advertisements and promotional leaflets comics, newspapers and magazines CVs, letters and emails films, games and TV programmes labels, signs and posters

Examples of texts (3) recipes, manuals and instructions reports and reviews text messages, blogs and social networking sites web pages, catalogues and directories

distribution of skills

listening & talking

The history of communication?

The history of communication?

The history of communication?

The history of communication?

The history of communication?

The history of communication?

12 - 25

8 devices …turn on their computer 25% agree that… 5 activities 123 friends 12 - 25

data

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 3 - 18

”Children are not the same as they used to be…”

social change & expectation

“[young people] do not differentiate between online and offline”

digital footprints

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Credit: http://bit.ly/cqGXk8

Credit: http://bit.ly/cqGXk8

Innovative teaching GTCS Standard for Full Registation “ ” Registered teachers skillfully adopt and deploy a wide variety of innovative resources, including ICT and, where appropriate, the outdoor environment.

Innovative teaching GTCS Standard for Full Registation “ ” Registered teachers skillfully adopt and deploy a wide variety of innovative resources, including ICT and, where appropriate, the outdoor environment.

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idea The production process?

4. Photocredit: heppell.net Hellerup School, Copenhagen

World Wide Wall Display

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wikipedia.org

digital literacy

Critical Literacy in the Digital Age Literacy Level 3 “ ” To help me develop an informed view, I am exploring the techniques used to influence my opinion. I can recognise persuasion and assess the reliability of information and credibility and value of my resources.

Critical Literacy in the Digital Age Literacy Level 3 “ ” To help me develop an informed view, I am exploring the techniques used to influence my opinion. I can recognise persuasion and assess the reliability of information and credibility and value of my resources.

To: olliebray@gmail.com Subject: National Geographic Photograph of the year Message: AND YOU THINK YOUR HAVING A BAD DAY AT WORK !! Although this looks like a picture taken from a Hollywood movie, it is in fact a real photo, taken near the South African coast during a military exercise by the British Navy. It has been nominated by National Geographic as ”The photo of the year".

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Information literacy

‘The factual accuracy is disputed’ 'This article contradicts another article’ 'This article contradicts itself’ 'This article reads like an advertisement’ 'This article needs additional citation for verification'

future internet?

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