Technology Literacy of Teachers - Caitlin Veard

Knobel, M. & Kalman, J. (2016) New literacies and teacher learning: Professional development and the digital turn. New literacies and digital epistemologies ; vol. 74.

Summary

• ”New literacies and teacher learning” looks at the way new literacies and technologies affect the way that teachers now improve their teaching skills and student learning.
• The editors write about how they all agree that “digital stuff, while important, is not                   the central concern”.         
• This book also shows that learning and teaching with technology takes time, and a trial and        error attitude. Adapting doesn’t happen over night.

 Assess           

• “New literacies and teacher learning” is a book that was published in 2016.  I found in on OhioLINK. This book was published in New York.
• This book is intended to teach teachers way to include technology into their teachings, and they use different teacher contributors’ experiences in the book.
• This book includes bibliographical references.
  Video: Digital Literacy And Why It Matters
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

University of Darby. (2014, November 5). Digital Literacy And Why It Matters (Video File). Retreieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2k3C-iB88w&feature=youtu.be

Summary

• ”Digital literacy and why it matters” is a video about exactly what digital literacy is, and the various ways that technology affects our lives.
•  This video talks about how we as teachers can use audio and videos to enhance our teaching.

Assess

• The video “Digital literacy and why it matters” is a video that was made by a student at The University of Derby. It is up to date with current information. Most of the video was filled with facts.

Reflection on “New Literacies and Teacher Learning.

           
I believe teachers should continuously educate themselves so they are able to teach their students in ways that are geared more towards digital natives. Most students now learn best while using technology and integrating technology into lessons keeps your students’ attention  longer. Without the knowledge of how to use these digital tools properly, there is  no way you can convey what you want to your class correctly. With technology being something that is always growing and changing, there is always room to learn more.