In a world where teens send 100s of text messages a week, has literacy changed?
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Interview
Description
In a world where teens send 100s of text messages a week, has literacy changed? In this episode, hear Taylor Norman, Ph.D., assistant professor of English language arts education, talk about the power of literacy, Norman explains, "Literacy is everywhere--It's critical thinking. It's writing. It's reading, It's engaging with the world. It's being a global citizen. It's understanding data." While texting has become its own genre of writing, Norman discusses how it has its place, just as all forms of writing do. "It's important we have a conversation about the genres of writing. How you text may not be a professional style of writing, and you need to understand the difference." Language and writing has changed throughout the years, and it will continue to change. So how do we keep up and educate students on literacy? That is what Norman likes to research and discover.
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Publication Date
3-4-2021
Publisher
Georgia Southern University Press
Disciplines
Education
Recommended Citation
Norman, Taylor A., "In a world where teens send 100s of text messages a week, has literacy changed?" (2021). Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education Faculty Media Appearances and Interviews. 27.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/teach-secondary-facmedia/27
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Georgia Southern faculty member, Taylor Norman was invited to an interview on Who Cares? Casual Conversations with Southern Scholars hosted by the Georgia Southern College of Education.