Knobel and Lankshear add to the idea that practicing and implementing new literacies work synonymously with culturally relevant pedagogy. It is imperative that students see themselves within the text, curriculum, and learning. #knobel #edu800fall25
A common theme between the theories we are learning and new literacies are feedback loops. Knobel and Lankshear write “ongoing cycles of feedback, mentoring, and support from others play a crucial role in learning and practicing new literacies. #knobel #edu800fall25
Student created fan sites are a great idea for adding new literacies that accommodate modern students. In the example provided by Knobel and Lankshear, examples of new literacies used to build this assessment was blog posts, quiz questions, and tweets. #knobel #edu800fall25
Students should be creators instead of just consumers Teachers to design lessons where students take an active role. Students should ask questions, gather information, & contribute knowledge to the class. This builds confidence & prepares them for learning in a digital world. #edu800fall25 #Knobel
New literacies involve both technology and the values behind how we use it. For teachers, this means technology should not be used just for repetition or entertainment. Instead, young students can use digital tools to express themselves and build understanding. #edu800fall25 #Knobel
The ideas from Knobel and Lankshear (2014) can strongly support elementary teaching. They emphasize that literacy is a social practice meaning students learn to read, write & communicate better when they are interacting with others and working on meaningful tasks.
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As emojis and memes become core #communication tools, #knobel & Lankshear’s insights on new literacies feel urgent. Would it seem ridiculous to have a #literacy class on #emojis in high schools? What about communicating in #mems? These are technically new literacies #edu800fall25
Exactly—Knobel & Lankshear (2014) highlight that new literacies, like research, are social and collaborative. Knowledge grows through shared inquiry, dialogue, and participation—never in isolation.
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Absolutely—Knobel & Lankshear (2014) remind us that authentic engagement starts with meaning, not mechanics. When teachers model curiosity and connection, digital spaces become communities. How might we design coursework to reflect that same ethos?
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Exactly—Knobel & Lankshear (2014) emphasize that learning is social and participatory. Peer and real-time feedback make assessment part of the learning process itself, not just the end of it. Reflection and dialogue become the real measures of growth.
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That’s such a powerful quote to highlight. It really captures how literacies are more than just technical skills—they’re part of how societies evolve and connect. How do you see this idea of “social progress” showing up in today’s classrooms or digital learning environments?
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That’s such a powerful takeaway, Amanda. Knobel & Lankshear (2014) remind us that literacy isn’t just a skill—it’s a social practice. When teachers love what they teach, they model authentic engagement and help students connect learning to meaningful, real-world contexts.
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Great point about schools doing the opposite of what works, Becca. Knobel & Lankshear (2014) would likely argue that digital literacies thrive through autonomy and shared purpose, not rigid control.
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If literacy is social, teaching must be participatory. Knobel & Lankshear (2014) challenge us to design classrooms where collaboration and co-creation are central, not optional.
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That’s such a great connection! I also found the focus on feedback assessment compelling—it ties perfectly to your work on gamification. The idea that feedback can both motivate and deepen learning really bridges #Knobel’s theory with classroom practice.
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That quote from Bardeen really echoes the ideas in our EDU800 readings—especially Knobel & Lankshear (2014) and Leu & Forzani (2012). Both remind us that knowledge and literacy grow through collaboration, not isolation—just like science itself.
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Knobel & Lankshear (2014) suggest that “new literacies” are defined by social participation more than by technology itself. How might this shift challenge traditional ideas of authorship, collaboration, and academic integrity in digital learning spaces?
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My 17 year old call of duty streamer/moderator writes better than most students. Because he writes for a real audience. #Knobel #edu800fall25
Paradigm cases: anime music videos, machining, app building. These aren't just hobbies, they're social practices reshaping literacy. #Knobel #edu800fall25
New literacies = participatory culture on steroids. #Knobel #edu800fall25
feedback for improvement are ways new literacy benefits learners. I'm really interested in learning more about the types of gamification out there & what could be done to implement it for all learners. (2/2) #edu800fall25 #Knobel #gamificiation
When reading Knobel & Lankshear (2014) I really connected with the idea of encouraging learners to write stories for an audience of their choosing- that's real; or using gamification to give immediate & consistent (1/2) #edu800fall25 #Knobel #gamificiation
Knobel & Lankshear (2014) explored how new literacy can improve & even help develop skills in learners listing the benefits & how schools differ. Noticed schools do the opposite of what works with new literacy. Feels counterintuitive like schools should be working to adjust. #edu800fall25 #Knobel
Knobel & Lankshear (2014) say new literacies is the shift from analog materials to technological mediums. I didn't realize how much this encompasses- blogs, video games, making apps, posts like this! Should they still be new literacies since they’re part of everyday life now? #edu800fall25 #Knobel
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“Understanding the ethos of a new literacy means teachers can more readily see how to adapt and take up its socially important dimensions within the class-room, and minimize overly technicist, individuated…
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This article is another vote for Universal Design for Learning - multiple means of representation!
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“Research findings are rarely final and conclusive. They are always provisional. We scrutinize them and ponder what their implications might be and how far we are prepared to use them as a…
I liked the quote by #Knobel at the end of the article. I would like to hear more about new ways of learning though. #edu800fall25
For teaching, #Knobel et al. choose three practices: teacher engagement, “ways of speaking,” and feedback assessment. The third resonated most with me, as I’ve done some work on gamification and deep learning. #edu800fall25
Quoting #Knobel “As practical literacies - all literacies, new or conventional- involve bringing technology, knowledge, and skills together within contexts of social progress.” This was a solid definition that stood out to me. #edu800fall25
