1. 21st Century Literacies Oh, reading and writing are not enough,
We have to teach some brand new stuff.
(with apologies to Dr. Seuss)

2. The list is long… Information literacy Technological literacy
Visual literacy
Media literacy
Multicultural literacy
Historical literacy
Political and news media literacy
Scientific literacy
Mathematical literacy
Economic literacy
Global awareness
Inventive thinking

3. Multiple-Literacy Resources
21st Century Literacies Homepage
21st Century Literacies: Tools for Reading the World
Resources for 21st Century Literacies

4. Visual Literacy: “visual images are a language”
The Visual Literacy Toolbox: Learning to Read Images
a wealth of information and activities, many suitable for older students
Visual Thinking Strategies
relatively easy techniques for use with picture books (newly designed website emphasizes their training program, but you can get the gist from the program description)

5. Visual Literacy Visual Literacy K-8
background information, activities, lesson plans, assessment strategies
“Visual literacy helps children to learn to read – and to enjoy reading. Examples of visual texts include diagrams, maps, tables, time lines and storyboard.”

6. Media Literacy
“…provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate and create messages in a variety of forms.
“…builds an understanding of the role of media in society, as well as essential skills of inquiry and self-expression necessary for citizens of a democracy.”
Center for Media Literacy

7. More Media Literacy Resources
PBS Teacher Source
Media Literacy Clearinghouse
Both sites offer a wealth of information, including content-linked lesson plans, articles, links to additional information