https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy Made with magic en-us 2017-07-21 14:36:38 UTC 2025-10-04 18:50:32 UTC hello@padlet.com angela_marx https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180939994 2017-08-14 15:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180939994 https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941549 I believe that Mr. Allington was not taking into account the changing world that we live in. His way of thinking seemed to be very close-minded. He did not talk about the fact that we have diverse learners in our classrooms that we need to accommodate for, and sometimes the technology and other resources that we use is a great way to reach every student. ]]> 2017-08-14 15:57:51 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941549 https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941575 From the start Professor Allington let you know who and what he is, "...an old guy." This shows in how he portrays his argument. While he has a valid point of the accessibility of books, he overlooks the importance technology is playing and will play in the future of the real-world. Whether he intended to or not, he portrays his argument as if literacy and technology can't co-exist. In terms of teaching literacy "the old way", this can completely disenfranchise struggling reader, students with special needs, and ELL.]]> 2017-08-14 15:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941575 nissa_anderson https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941577 I felt like Richard didn't actually give a definition at all, he just went on a soap box about why literacy is important. I wouldn't argue that fact, because literacy is hugely important, but it is important to recognize that the world is changing and the definition of "literacy" is changing along with it. Modern life requires a kind of flexibility that is more than likely unprecedented in human history, and to me it felt like he was staunchly refusing to get with the program. Books and reading are important, certainly, but insisting that students only read real books and deny the prevalence of technology in modern life is only doing our students a disservice.]]> 2017-08-14 15:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941577 beth_oconnell https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941579 "literate citizenry" has changed with the development of technology, but I'm not convinced students reading and writing skills are better with it.]]> 2017-08-14 15:57:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941579 https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941595 I understand and agree with his point about literate citizenry but the method of building this has gone from paper and pencil/ink to digital media. Just as books and related media needed to be vetted, digital content needs the same - if not more - vetting to determine it's usefulness or appropriateness. I still love to read and thanks to technology I can do it anytime, anywhere, with any device. Yes, the problem of distraction exists and there are potentially more distractions - literate citizens can learn how to responsibly focus on learning information that is real and relevant. This is a vital skill regardless of generation. ]]> 2017-08-14 15:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941595 https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941668 chrome books and laptops and the instructor does not control as much as they use to.

]]> 2017-08-14 15:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941668 https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941675 Mr. Allington seems to think that classrooms are either all tech or none. I would like to show him a classroom that incorporates technology to enhance student interaction with literacy and each other. In a 21st century classroom, students have more opportunities to collaborate, explore, and guide their learning. The resources (including peers!) in this type of classroom aren't limited to a couple of bookshelves. ]]> 2017-08-14 15:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941675 nikki_behrens https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941695 I believe that Richard Allington is looking at technology all wrong. He is refusing to understand how these new tools can be used to benefit students while still teaching them using "old school" methods. I agree with him in the sense that literacy is important and necessary for all to succeed but disagree with the close minded approach that there is only one way to achieve that. He also says there is "no buzz about books," maybe if he checked twitter he would see all the best sellers and the rave about new literature. ]]> 2017-08-14 15:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941695 https://padlet.com/angela_marx/4rjggwp5tdmy/wish/180941775 As I stated in my group, I don't necessarily think "Ricky" (I'm sure he would like that) is wrong, but his perspective is a bit narrow and he needs to be open minded to the 21st century.  Most of my students who read books are very successful in the classroom.  I see the connection.  However, there's more than one way to "catch a fish" (skinning a cat seems cruel).  I've also had many students learn very well despite their interest, or lack thereof in books.  The best learners problem solve, are motivated, and work well with people.  The ways in which one can become proficient in these areas are numerous.  

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