Over the course of 15 weeks we have briefly but
intensely explored and discussed the areas of literacies across mediums. Many
of us have been introduced to new mediums and we have grown to understand the
range of perspectives across literacies and how literacies transcend beyond
just words on pages.
I thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity
to dive deeper into the area of literacy itself. I really like the pecha kucha style
presenting; I even chose to use it as a final option for another course. Images
are able to communicate, teach, and inspire us in a way that words alone may fall
short. This class has also made me appreciate
how technology influences and contributes to learning and the effect that it has
on students. I’m realistic that I alone cannot change the system but more importantly
I’m aware that my role as a teacher has a significant effect on the quality of education
that each of my students receives. I have to understand the ways that my students
learn and continuously stay educated on the constant changing aspects of what is
defined as literacy and its components. With literacy being my concentration, I
feel that it is especially important to understand and be proficient in every aspect
of literacy and acknowledge and appreciate the different perspectives of literacies.
