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January 2020 #¥Chat: Literacy in a Digital Age

Join us this Sunday, January 19, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #¥chat focusing on our latest position statement, ¥’s Definition of Literacy in a Digital Age hosted by Shelbie Witte (@shelbiewitte).

 

To prepare for this chat, we ask that you review the position statement:

¥’s Definition of Literacy in a Digital Age

 

The following questions will be shared during the Twitter chat, after introductions:

WARM-UP: Please introduce yourself and tell us what grade level you teach. #¥chat [8:04 p.m.]

Q1: Which qualities do you believe are the most important to be literate in this digital age? #¥chat [8:10 p.m.]

Q2: Being literate means making choices and using texts and tools in ways that match purpose. What texts and tools are most valuable to you as a teacher or as a learner? #¥chat [8:18 p.m.]

Q3: What is the best way to transition from being a content consumer to a content curator/creator?#¥chat [8:26 p.m.]

Q4: How does equity play a role in digital literacy? #¥chat [8:34 p.m.]

Q5: How can we leverage digital spaces to “amplify one’s own and others’ narratives as well as counter unproductive narratives?” #¥chat [8:42 p.m.]

Q6: What strategies can help promote accessibility and ethical use when using digital texts and tools?#¥chat [8:50 p.m.]

 

We hope to see you there! Be sure to join us by using #¥chat.

Never participated in a Twitter chat before? Check out this  to help you get started.

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