New Literacies in 120 Seconds

I’m one of the co-writers of an online staff development project sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English Pathways Program devoted to 21st Century Literacies. They are asking me to produce a two-minute (maximum) video clip to introduce the concept: What are 21st Century Literacies? I have a June 30 deadline to get it to them. I’d welcome any ideas on how to describe what exactly new literacies are in a visually compelling way. If I use your idea, you’ll receive credit!

Also, I think there may be some funding to go out early this fall and tape innovative teachers who are using Web 2.0 in their classrooms. Any nominations of worthy classrooms would be welcome! If you don’t want to leave a comment here, please email me at: wkist@kent.edu