Where's the Beef?

I participated in Brenda's first "salon" entitled: "Where's the Beef: Finding Literacy in Computer Literacy". I thoroughly enjoyed reading this article and came away with a lot of thought provoking ideas and revelations from both the text and the discussion. Literacy is something I'm keenly aware of in my role as a library media specialist, especially how I can instruct my students and better prepare them to be 21st century learners. Information literacy is usually my focus, but literacy really encompasses so many more areas and is constantly evolving in today's ever changing technology rich world. The article really makes one think about whether we are doing the right things as educators, are we focusing on the right technology, the right skills, to ultimately prepare our students for their future? The author makes the point that the education world is notorious for taking its time especially where technology is concerned. I love the final quote of the paper: "So--if we resist, drag our heels, take another 20 years to understand the world of digital literacy, what is the price we are willing to pay? What is the price you are willing to pay?" Since the author discusses the "remix culture" we now live in, especially with respect to literacy, I was inspired to create the above Animoto, a short video depicting the various points the author makes throughout the article. Hope you enjoy my remix of "Where's the Beef"!