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Synthesis of Class 9

Summary of Reading Literacy is not enough By Ian Jukes

The different types of Fluencies · Solution Fluency: jobs are open to whole-brain learners and problem solvers · Information Fluency: the ability to interpret information in all formats · Creative Fluency: combines innovative design along with functionality · Media Fluency: ability to critically evaluate various forms of media productions · Collaboration Fluency: ability to social network
 * We should be aiming to provide our students with digital fluency; not just literacy
 * The learning cone: students only remember about 10% of what they read, but they remember 70% of what they do; they retain even more after they've taught others
 * Traditional skills of reading and writing are just as important, but we also need to be fluent with technology

The article finishes off by noting that teachers should be aiming to promote higher order learning.

Reflection of Reading I agree with Ian Jukes that students need a variety of different skills today. I am also happy to see that he acknowledges that literacy skills are also important.

Topics covered in class In this class we mainly worked on our presentations. However, we did talk a bit about Photoshop and Photostory. Photoshop can be used to alter pictures. I’ve used this quite a bit to alter my own pictures, but I can see how it can also be used in the classroom. For instance, images can be modified and adapted in multiple ways.