I am still trying to make sense of what “transliteracy” means to me and how I can apply it within my classroom. The first connection that comes to mind is to the TPACK model by Punya Mishra. According to Mishra, technology has not only changed how we teach (pedagogy), but also what we teach (content). Transliteracy means the fluidity of movement across a range of technologies media and context. I currently teach with more technology integration in mind. For the most part, my students tend to stay motivated if they can write, read or do mathematics through the use of technology. When it comes to presentations, they rather use Google slides or a similar format. Based on the definition of transliteracy, my students excel in social networks, using tools and media. The areas of need for them are signing and orality through handwriting, print and film. I have definitely changed my perception of traditional teaching methods from last year, when I first started the Innovative Learning program to now. I now ask myself, how can I deliver instruction knowing what obstacles or shortcomings my students have. How can I bridge the gap to help my students be successful in and out of class?
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An Truong
5/29/2018 08:48:40 pm
I am happy to hear how you have grown in your teaching from the this Master Program. I was too unsure what was transliteracy. After hours of research I came to the conclusion as yours. Any type of technology that helps us/students to transmit information and communication is transiteracy. Thats through social media, google slides, social network etc. All these wonderful tools I have also learned from Innovative Learning, my perception on teaching has become more 21st Century Learning by incorporating creative technology to motivate my P.E. students.
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Maria Dowling
5/30/2018 02:07:24 am
Finding out how to bridge the gap for each student is my challenge. I guess that is why we need a variety of tools and strategies...We need to become more transliterate.
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