TTYL: Dig Literacies 21st Cen

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TTYL: Digital Literacies in the 21st Century: What does it mean to be a literate person in the 21st Century? Mention things like YouTube, smartphones, podcasts, wikis, blogs, vlogs, Tumblr, or Twitter, and these serve as sources of knowledge rather than newspapers or books. Technology has become easy to use and ubiquitous, even in the most remote areas of the globe. Individuals have to be able to read, write, speak and listen at high levels, through various media. Much of the material from which we gain information is presented in digital, graphic, audio and online formats. How do we "read" these texts and communicate through these means? In this course, we will examine the ways that show how concepts of literacy affect education, values, and opportunities. We will also explore how issues of socioeconomics, social actions, and identity intersect with skills and technologies.