1. Created by: Lucia Medina & Benjamin Leech
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“New Literacies”
Created by: Lucia Medina & Benjamin Leech

2. New Literacies
Today professors use different alternatives to teaching their course.
This facilitates teaching.
Helps students better understand course.
Makes learning more interesting and fun.
Brings new technology into the classroom.

3. Smart Board An interactive board for hands-on learning.
Children friendly.
Offers all the functions of a computer.
Ex: Found in many classes now a days.
Cost: Depends on model. Lowest price about $1000.
SmartTech

4. Podcast Alternative way to listen to data through earphones.
Clears misunderstandings.
Can be used when missed a class.
Ex: Can be used on Mp3 players, computers and laptops.
Cost: Mostly Free.
Podcasts

5. Interactive Games Computer based learning.
Used to comprehend information that is fun and interesting.
Ex: Can be played anywhere such as school, public library or home.
Cost: Some can be free.
Interactive Games

6. Alternate Form of Classes
Hybrid (In person and online)
Completely online
Cable TV
In Person
A different alternative to a normal classroom course.
Ex: Can be registered at Universities and colleges.
Cost: Rates differ in every place.
Jing

7. Microsoft PowerPoint Alternate way to give a presentation
Used in classrooms, business meetings, and presentations.
A PowerPoint Presentation is
Focused on one topic.
Self Explanatory.
Simple and to the point.
Cost: About $120 and includes Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and OneNote.
Pete's PowerPoint Presentations

8. Course Websites Cost: Need to sign up with valid email.
Free websites for students and professors.
Used to manage and access courses.
Ex. Desire to Learn & Blackboard
Professors post course related materials for students.
Ex. Quizzes, Group Information, Class list, Grades, etc.
Cost: Need to sign up with valid .
Desire to Learn
Blackboard

9. Watching Videos During lectures professors can show videos.
Any type of educational video can be searched.
Ex. YouTube, Discovery Education, Annenberg Learner.
Cost: Free only need to signup.
Annenberg Learner
Discovery Education
YouTube

10. Lucia Medina & Benjamin Leech Thank You for Watching!