Final Blog Post

This class was a great way to explore the many topics surrounding new literacy. If anything, I feel like I am only just scratching the surface but between the course readings and the research done on my own for papers and projects I have gained a good grounding in the major principles.

 One topic that I would like to learn more about is technology refusal. I found this to be not only extremely interesting but also a very important topic to discuss. There was so much there. I am an art teacher who teaches all digital art classes. We use practically no traditional media. I created my course with the expectation that I could teach all the artistic principles just as well or better using digital media as I would using traditional media. My experience in doing so has been mixed and I have been reconsidering my preference as an artistic professional for digital media versus an artistic learner. I sometimes have felt that there are sometimes no substitutes when it comes to learning for the real authentic experience and media. I’m sure you can see the parallels here to literacy. That being said the advantages for me still outweigh the limitations but I now better understand and acknowledge them. It’s given me perspective.
     

Without a doubt this course has given me much to think on and consider as I continue my education and profession. I have reconsidered some of my teaching frameworks I use in my own classes and look forward to trying them when I return to work in september. For now i look forward to a nice relaxing break and I hope everyone else does as well. Have a great rest of your summer everyone!