Kim's Compare/Contrast of TransLit, MultiLit, MediaLit. by

How do these literacy forms differ?

artistkimallman — 2015-06-25 22:53:14 UTC

1. Transliteracy is focused with using the most fitting medium for the message. (Bush) Transliteracy is also concerned about neutrality in education that does not create barriers in learning due to cultural

differences. The other modes of literacy are also concerned about these; however, Transliteracy sees this as a primary directive. (No, that is not a reference to Star Trek) :)

2. Multiliteracy's focus understandably is upon pedagogy that uses forms beyond text. While writing is of course part of literacy, Multiliterate instruction understands that education and communication

can be achieved in a plethora of means and ways beyond traditional methods.

3. Multiliteracy takes the concerns about neutrality within education further than Transliteracy as it sees that cultural, social, and domain specific contexts impart specific meanings based upon the

creator of the message and the person(s) reading/viewing understanding the message. Multiliteracy states that literacy instruction needs to, "... go beyond rules and standard forms of native

language." In other words in the context of Multiliteracy in order to expand and abridge cultural contexts it is essential to use multi modal forms.

In conclusion there is more that is similar than is dissimilar among the three types of pedagogical literacy concepts. The librarian in when engaging in information literacy will transverse all three modes

and use the best methodology as befits the moment.

How do these literacy forms compare?

artistkimallman — 2015-06-25 23:31:03 UTC

1. All three forms promote critical thinking.

2. They all expand the scope and definition of learning and literacy beyond traditional concepts.

3. All encourage reinforcement of skills and continual expansion of knowledge through the use of a wide range of media and tools to enhance learning

How would I use the different literacy modes in my library:

artistkimallman — 2015-06-25 23:41:13 UTC

1.Create videos using Powtoons, Prezi or other forms of presentation software to provide library instruction

(MediaLit)

2. Through direct outreach with a student, seek to find where they are having difficulty with using resources

to determine the methods that will aid them. This might require exposing the student to a wide range of

materials, physical, digital, and others to help them gain mastery. (MultiLit)

3. Again through outreach and understanding the needs of the users of your library you can find the right

means to communicate concepts. The visual learner will perhaps be more respective to instructional images.

(TransLit

Promoting a physical collection to a Media Lit or Trans Lit audience:

artistkimallman — 2015-06-25 23:52:00 UTC

For the Media Lit audience, creation and use of a visual presentation whether it is a video, poster, or use of social media will the be best way to promote a library's physical collection.

For the Trans Lit audience, your message will have to be more nuanced and tailored to communicate effectively with the specific cultural and societal modes the patrons understand.

As an example, if you are trying to reach out to patrons where English is not their native language, you must examine your own cultural slang, idioms, and assumptions of images

within context.