transliteracy is potentially a unifying concept for what it means to be
literate in the digital age
extends transliteracy in 21st century to include multiple discourses,
communication platforms and tools
calls for change of perspective away from battles over print / digital,
moves instead towards unifying ecology of media / all literacies relevant to
reading, writing, interaction and culture, both past and present
not intended to replace other terms that refer to print literacy;
encompasses both media and digital literacy and (media) convergence
not just computer–based materials, but all communication types across time
and culture
emphasizes lateral approach to historical, contextual and cultural issues /
literacies; bridges and connects past, present and future modalities
situated in a liminal space between being a new cognitive tool and the
recovery of an old one
refuses to presuppose any kind of offline/online divide
considers ability to understand multiple media and modes of communication
and kinds of literacy we apply online
Judy O'Connell on 29 Aug 11"Social media and online communication opportunities are important and can have a positive impact on all elements of the teaching and learning process, the school and learning community. We see teachers and other professionals creating networks to share ideas and resources, children and young people crowd source ideas and information. They seek and receive feedback on their work while parents engage more fully with teachers, their children and the school. Furthermore, even if we feel too old or too busy to engage with social media ourselves then we, as teachers, must still be able to model appropriate, safe and positive use of social technology for our learners and the wider learning community."
