Video Review

The video has taken up a very vital issue in relation to new literacies which is the reliability of the information and knowledge posted on the internet and different websites. This has to be taken into the consideration of many people involved to give students advice and guidances for students when accessing the information so that students are able to access valid and reliable information.

website review

Website Review

AllStars : allstars.edublogs.org/category/projects

The website is very rich with lots of activities, projects and resources. It also features a wide range of topics and subject matters predominantly in HSIE, games, useful links. it allows students to share their knowledge with their peers or other students around the world as well as express their opinions and ideas on subjects matters. Students can use this website as a platform to start exploring Australia and other countries including other issues concerning environment too. In addition, teachers particularly those who are teaching HSIE can use a lot of resources on the website or incorporate different ideas acquired from the website into lessons.

Week 01-Digital Media& New Literacies

Brief Definition of the tern "New Literacies"

New Literacies are  the new ways of sharing information such as media, podcasts, websites, social networks and knowledge in a sensible and intellectual manner that is with a thorough examination of the information or sources of the information (Callow, 2008, p.14).