How does this project support new literacies?
- The Deforest Action project supports the research process consistent with the kind of research people encounter in the workplace by creating a real life engagement and a passion about the topic.
- Students realize that they can make a difference in the world and it gives them a global voice and sense of shared responsibility.
- This action project allows global participation and artistic expression on social networking sites which reinforces the social skills and cultural competencies that young people need to acquire to be full participants in the workplace and community.
- Connecting the students with online collaboration creates an interactive learning atmosphere to support and easily share new ideas.
- Students are motivated to help solve problems and take initiative to create positive change for the world.
- Students take a leadership role and are assigned particular pieces of the project to make their contributions matter and care about the outcome.
- This project supports new literacies by helping young people better understand their community involvement in this emerging digital culture.
- This project enables the development of skills valued in the modern workplace, and a more empowered conception of citizenship.
New Literacies and 21st century technologies
ISTE 2012 Wednesday Keynote: Dr. Willie Smits with Christopher Gauthier (Full-Length)
http://youtu.be/U7-qjllPCOo
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