Notes from June 11th by Emily

Thanks for sending these notes Emily! I also posted my own reflection on Chapter 3 on my main blog site.

June 11

Agenda:

Sample place-based essay
Terminology for readings
Central principles – pg. 36,37
Organization of web CT
Go to 257
Inspiration software

Terminology from Readings:

transmediation – responding to cultural text using multiple sign systems (more then 2)
multiple sign systems – different ways to respond to medias (dance, music, text, numbers, technology…..)
electronic symbol making – use of digital technologies to convey meaning
semiotics – study of multiple sign systems
critical literacies – examine something in the context of what is represented and not represented (more democratic); Qui Bono – who benefits? Example: reading an editorial
media literacy – p. 23 in book; aligned with critical literacy perspectives
multiliteracies – music, words, color; things you can read that are not necessarily text (actually reading); anything that inspires thinking; can be reading more then one thing at a time (picture and text; culture and text…)
Sociocultural Perspective - p. 22 in book; based on other people, cultures blending together…(new literacy movement)
literacy – broad based understanding of the world and others; understanding and communication; ever changing, global
generational divide – involving technology, age, and socioeconomic class

Principles 1-10: pp. 36,37 in the text; discussion
Technology should be a tool

Groups:

Linda, Charlene, Melinda, Donna
Walter, Wes, Emily, Beth
Beccy, Chasidy, Yolanda, Sherri
Cassidy, Julie, Renee, Chiasle(?)

Walter – July 13
Beth – July 18
Wes – July 26
Emily – July 22
Group – July 29

Post question 1-2 days before due date; respond as an individual to your group member who posted the question

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Notes from June 11th by Emily

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