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 * Roles:** Group Leader, Archivist 1, Archivist 2, Wordle-er or Word Cloud Crafter,Timekeeper, Idea Contributors

//Preface:// After freewriting facilitated by Dr. Young in class, each group member should have sent their Individual Literacy Definitions & New Literacy Definitions to the Group Leader for your group. Also, your group should have created a collaborative definition for New Literacies. This too should have been saved by your Group Leader.

With this information in hand, we will proceed as follows:

**Directions:** 1. Group Leader should review directions and make sure everyone has a role (perhaps more than one role depending on numbers). 2. Group Leader should pull up Word doc with definitions and sign into the wiki. To prevent overwriting on the wiki, the group should work from the Group Leader's laptop. 3. Archivist 1 should review the individual definitions with the group and then copy and paste them in the appropriate categories below. Make sure names are included with the definitions. Post, click save, and then edit again. 4. Archivist 2 should review the collaborative definition with the group, make any revisions, and then copy and paste it in the appropriate section below. Post and then click save. 5. Next, the Wordle-er or Word Cloud Crafter should open a new tab on the browser to create a New Literacies Wordle ([|http://wordle.net]) or Word Cloud (using another tool, like [] or [] ). by copying and pasting your group definition into the tool. Include your group # in the title to distinguish your particular New Literacies Wordle (e.g., DV-F12 Group 1 New Lit Definition ) or tagxedo or tagul. 6. Once your Wordle or other type of word cloud is created, I encourage you to copy the URL and save it on your wiki page. 7. Next, copy the embed code from your Wordle page. Then click on the Widget button from the edit menu on your group's wiki page. From the menu on the left of the Widget options, choose the Other HTML option and paste in the embed code from your Wordle page into the text box. Click save and you will see a box that says Other Widget. Click save to save the wiki page, and you should see the Wordle you created! [//Note//: The image can also be saved as a jpg and then inserted as an image file.] 9. At this point, we will begin the next step -- planning a short digital video, so let Dr. Y know when you're ready!

**OUR INDIVIDUAL INITIAL LITERACY DEFINITION:**
 * Brittany's Definition: Literacy is the ability of a person to communicate through the written word. They must be to communicate beyond oral presentation, to be able to record and pass on thoughts and ideas through written word.
 * Rachel's Definition: Literacy is being able to effectively communicate with others through text and talk. This includes knowing the unspoken rules of a language, connotations, and when/how to use different dialects and "voices."
 * Kaitlyn's Definition: Literacy is achieved skills of interpreting the denotations and connotations of written messages.
 * Hannah's Definition: Literacy is the ability to communicate.

**OUR INDIVIDUAL DEFINITIONS OF NEW LITERACIES**


 * Brittany's Definition: In defining new literacy we are actually going backward as we go forward. Technology is enabling us to record and communicate in way that can be written, oral and pictorial. Technology allows us to communicate through many mediums with many more people at one time.
 * Rachel's Definition: New literacies is the ability to communicate with others in new ways through effectively using technology. Some examples are videos, music, blogging, and one-to-one laptop use.

Rachel's REVISED Definition : New literacies is incorporating all different forms of communication in order to interact with people, and even objects, on a deeper, more meaningful level. These forms range from basic (what has been around for a long time), such as speaking, drawing, or writing, and ranging to new technological forms, such as through email, blogging, web 2.0 tools, texting, speaking on the phone, and many more! New literacies increase "intensity, relevancy, and personalization of learning. These new variables come into play as a result of shifting to a more learner-centric dynamic (Spires, et al). Education classes at NC State emphasize the importance of making the material applicable - and therefore meaningful to students. New literacies help teachers in their quest to capture (and keep!) their students' attention and interest. As TPACK suggests, incorporating new literacies into the classroom can be a challenge for teachers - creative tools must be repurposed to fit the curriculum and add to the material. This means it is not only important use new literacies in the classroom, but to use them effectively so that their incorporation is beneficial to students!

Kaitlyn's Definition: New Literacies is the achieved skills of interpreting the denotations and connotations of written words, messages, images and etc.

Kaitlyn Kelleher's Revised Definition ~
 * Hannah's Definition: New Literacies are all the new, more technologically advanced ways to make your voice heard and communicate with the world around you.


 * Hannah's REVISED Definition: New Literacies are innovative ways to communicate. They allow us to demonstrate our understanding of the world, ask questions, and find answers about the things we do not understand. They also allow for collaboration with others in finding those answers. We can build on others' understanding of the world through the countless tools that new literacies include. The pedagogical framework TPACK suggests that new literacies are created by educators by taking mediums intended for entertainment or other purposes and revamping them to create innovative tools for learning. New literacies are intended to work together with the traditional literacies of reading and writing to create more relevant learning for students of the 21st century (Hicks). In order for new literacies to be effective, teachers must be certain to make clear connections between the various forms of media and skills that are being developed such as reading and writing (Hicks).

** OUR COLLABORATIVE DEFINITION OF NEW LITERACIES: **

Everyone should be able to record and pass on thoughts and ideas and be able to understand those words’ intent. Technology has created a new literacy enabling us to record and communicate in ways that can be written, oral or pictorial. It allows us to communicate through many mediums with many more people at one time.

**OUR NEW LITERACIES WORDLE OR OTHER WORD CLOUD URL:** [] **OUR NEW LITERACIES WORDLE OR OTHER WORD CLOUD (EMBEDDED):**

**OUR SOUND BITE (TEXT):** With new literacies, everyone should be able to record and pas on thoughts and ideas, and be able to understand those words’ intent. Technology has created new literacy - enabling us to record and communicate with words sound and pictures. It also allows us to communicate through many mediums, with many more people at one time. New literacies should be usable and enriching. New literacies should be authentic and relevant. New literacies should be social and exciting. New literacies should be creative and diverse.

**OUR INITIAL NEW LITERACIES DV SOUND BITE (VIDEO):**

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