LESS0N 3 New Literacies and 21st Century Skills

Which of the following best describes the skills emphasized in 21st Century Literacy?

• Basic reading comprehension

• Critical thinking and digital communication

• Only technical skills

• Memorization of facts

Which of the following is NOT considered a component of Digital Literacy?

• Information Literacy

• Technical Literacy

• Visual Literacy

• Emotional Literacy

According to the National Council of Teachers of English (2013), what do new technologies provide for teachers?

• More traditional teaching methods

• Opportunities for diverse and participatory contexts

• Less engagement with students

• Limited access to resources

What is one of the key elements of multiliteracies assessment?

• Assessing only visual literacy

• Evaluating students' abilities to engage with various forms of communication

• Focusing solely on written tests

• Ignoring cultural diversity

Which of the following is a characteristic of new literacies as noted by Coiro et al. (2008)?

• They are static and unchanging

• They require new social practices and skills

• They focus exclusively on reading

• They are only applicable in traditional classrooms

What does ecological literacy emphasize?

• Principles of ecosystem towards sustainability

• Understanding financial systems

• Digital communication skills

• Creative writing techniques

What is a significant challenge for teachers in the context of new literacies?

• Focusing on rote memorization

• Limiting student collaboration

• Adapting to new technologies

• Teaching only traditional subjects

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Digital Literacy'?

• Understanding only printed texts

• The ability to navigate and evaluate digital information

• Being skilled in traditional media only

• Only knowing how to use social media

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of multiliteracies in the classroom?

• Encourages critical thinking

• Prepares students for future careers

• Engages diverse learners

• Limits student creativity

What is the impact of new literacies on instruction according to the text?

• They have no impact on literacy instruction

• They transform engagement in literacy activities

• They simplify the teaching process

• They focus only on traditional methods