Bill Bass - Being Literate in a Digital Age

The speaker, an Innovation Coordinator, discusses the evolving concept of literacy in the digital age. Literacy now extends beyond reading and writing to include navigating a digital world. The focus is on preparing students to understand and develop their own literacy, influenced by technology and AI. The talk emphasizes the importance of equipping students with the skills to thrive in an ever-changing environment.

What is the primary role of the speaker as an Innovation Coordinator?

• To manage library resources

• To promote innovation in the district

• To oversee federal programs

• To teach reading and writing

How has the concept of literacy changed in the digital age?

• It focuses solely on reading and writing

• It is limited to traditional classroom learning

• It includes listening and speaking only

• It involves navigating a complex digital world

What shift in teaching is necessary according to the speaker?

• Emphasizing rote memorization

• Reducing the use of technology

• Providing students with diverse experiences

• Focusing on traditional methods

What is the speaker's view on the role of technology in literacy?

• It has no impact on literacy

• It complicates the learning process

• It shapes the way students understand literacy

• It is irrelevant to modern education

What question does the speaker encourage educators to consider?

• What traditional methods to use

• How to eliminate technology from classrooms

• What it means to be literate today

• How to reduce digital content