One major message i have extracted from our studies in new media is the idea that media, particularly computer mediated communication, becomes a global forum for world engagement. Also, in order to engage in this global forum, one must have particular skills and abilities to navigate the new world. These skills define a new media literacy that is integral to the success of certain higher order learning functions in children's future. The new media literacy implements a language of technology that one must be immersed in in order to participate in the changing world. It is so important to enable our students to interact with this global forum and so we must educate ourselves and our students with this new media literacy.
For some reason I could not insert the video in the blog but check out this link! I believe this video will show just some of the complexities of this new media language.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUXmLKNNz-k
Torie, I really enjoyed reading your post. I must agree that there is a whole other language and vocabulary associated with using this new media and being up to speed. I see that my youngest kids, 2nd graders, have more experience using these languages (google it, lol, brb, etc.) than many older adults.
ReplyDeleteChildren more easily adapt to just about anything, so it is us, the adults, that seem to have the most adjusting to do. I definitely think that the times have changed in terms of the way interaction that takes place through technology and the vocabulary/jargon used surrounding it. As any other major shift in communication or social world goes, you have to be able to walk the walk AND TALK THE TALK, for lack of a better term lol....
Alicia, ABSOLUTELY. Although I am relatively young I have found that people only 5 years younger then me have such a more expansive technological vocabulary. I feel like my mother when I say "what are all those acronyms" or "WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!" haha
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