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Concepts and nuances related to new learning paradigms; oriented more toward theories and ideas, less toward tools or schools.
Updated on Nov 12, 08
Created on Apr 18, 08
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The new literacies almost all involve social skills
developed through collaboration and networking.These skills build on the foundation of tradi-
tional literacy,research skills,technical skills,and critical analysis skills taught in the classroom.
The new skills include:
Play— the capacity to experiment with one’s surroundings as a form of problem-solving
Performance— the ability to adopt alternative identities for the purpose of improvisation
and discovery
Simulation— the ability to interpret and construct dynamic models of real-world
processes
Appropriation— the ability to meaningfully sample and remix media content
Multitasking— the ability to scan one’s environment and shift focus as needed to salient
details.
Distributed Cognition— the ability to interact meaningfully with tools that expand
mental capacities
Collective Intelligence— the ability to pool knowledge and compare notes with
others toward a common goal
Judgment— the ability to evaluate the reliability and credibility of different information
sources
Transmedia Navigation— the ability to follow the flow of stories and information
across multiple modalities
Networking— the ability to search for,synthesize,and disseminate information
Negotiation— the ability to travel across diverse communities,discerning and respecting
multiple perspectives,and grasping and following alternative norms.
189 items | 66 visits
Concepts and nuances related to new learning paradigms; oriented more toward theories and ideas, less toward tools or schools.
Updated on Nov 12, 08
Created on Apr 18, 08
Category: Schools & Education
URL:
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