Blog Post Assignment # 12

Blog Post Assignment: Watch this Video and write your reaction to it in at least two paragraphs

What Does it Mean to be Literate in the 21st Century?

      
    
    This video raises the question of what does it mean to be literate in the 21st century. Many teachers answer this question in this video. Many of the answers that the teachers give are different and reflect their opinion. I think this video is trying to convey that some people are moving forward and understand that in order to be literate today you must be using technology. Others unfortunately still want to view literacy as the same thing it was many years ago.


     Being literate is different today than it was in the past. Being literate in the 21st century involves knowing and using technology in multiple ways. In the past it only involved only whether someone could read or write. We live in a different world today. Today if you do not know anything about technology or how to use it, many people would possibly consider you not literate. I don't think teachers can sit back anymore and refuse to incorporate technology in the classroom. We are living in different times where a student need to be technology literate in order to be literate. Teachers can actually learn about technology from many of their students. Many students in this generation have grown up using the internet and technology. I think it is vital for teachers to learn about technology and to use it in the classroom. We can no longer pretend that is not necessary.