Literature has evolved with the rise of digital technologies, although the purpose and ideas of stories remain – to entertain, inspire, connect and prompt meaning making. As Teacher Librarians we can support student learning by creating diverse and responsive environments and opportunities for interaction with multiple modes of literature, information and communication devices. Reflecting on the learning modules during ETL402, I felt compelled to compile a dictionary of sorts, for easy access and referral to the metalanguage for my future practice.
Critical Thinking
Reflecting, inquiring, analysing and connecting are key components of learning new information. Critical thinking is a targeted learning competency for 21st century skills, as recognised in the Australian Curriculum as one of the General Capabilities. In literature, students will identify and form opinions using reasoning and text evidence. Skills include interpreting, sequencing, comparing, questioning, inferring and evaluating (The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2010 to present).
Multiliteracies
The diversity of multiple forms, tools and various media presentations in today’s technology-driven learning environment requires students to be able to analyse and deconstruct information from a range of text mediums.
Transliteracy
Transliteracy is an overarching concept encompassing knowledge and skills across multiple platforms to be successful lifelong learners (Ipri et al., n.d.).
Visual Literacy
Viewing and analysis of still and moving images using visual elements, for meaning and contextual understanding. Visual literacy also involves students being able to effectively communicate through visual presentations (Bales, 2019).
Textual Literacy
Analysing, interpreting and evaluating written information and literature for context and understanding, as well as responding to texts and building opinions.
Digital Literacy
Locating, evaluating and interpreting information in digital mediums. Being able to critically analyse digital sources for credibility, accuracy, bias, purpose and point of view (Bales, 2019).
Technological Literacy
Ability to navigate and use a variety of technologies for information use and research. Additionally, doing so with digital citizenship, including using online platforms safely, ethically and responsibly.
Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. (2010 to present). Critical and Creative Thinking (Version 9). Australian Curriculum: F-10 Curriculum
Bales, K. (2019). Multiple literacies: Definition, types, and classroom strategies. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/multiple-literacies-types-classroom-strategies-4177323
Ipri, T., & Newman, B. (n.d.). Beginner’s guide to transliteracy. Libraries and transliteracy. https://librariesandtransliteracy.wordpress.com/beginners-guide-to-transliteracy/