Valuing Multiliteracies and Digital Media in Educational Research and Practice
This text reflects on the imperative role of multiliteracies and digital media in education. Citing multiple sources, including Duncum (2004) and Siegel (2006), it discusses how "chalk talk" serves as a silent method for enhancing reflection, generating ideas, and solving problems within educational settings. It also raises critical questions regarding the position that researchers and practitioners should adopt to effectively value multiliteracies and digital methodologies, urging a shift in policy and practice to embrace diverse learning styles.
Valuing Multiliteracies and Digital Media in Educational Research and Practice
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(Allison et al., n.d.; Siegel, 2006; Bezzemer & Kress, 2008)
Chalk talk is a silent way to reflect, generate ideas, check on learning, develop projects, or solve problems.1 Chalk talk the issue: What position should researchers and practitioners take concerning valuing multiliteracies and digital media? (Allison et al., n.d.; Siegel, 2006; Bezemer& Kress, 2008) ---------------- 1. Direct quote from the Education Aliance (n.d.).
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