B7186 - NEW LITERACIES

Learning outcomes

The module, in line with the objectives of the minor of which it is a part, aims to develop the following knowledge (knowing) and skills (knowing how) in students.

Knowledge
- Understanding the concept of literacy and its theoretical developments in the recent debate on New Literacies

Skills
- Develop transversal competences, such as creativity, flexibility and problem solving skills

Course contents

- Literacy: meaning and evolution of the construct; the Dynamic Literacies
- Media Literacy: genesis and developments
- From Media to New Literacies: information, data, Artificial Intelligence
- Methods and tools: audiovisual, information, data analysis.a=1

Readings/Bibliography

P.C. Rivoltella, P.G. Rossi (a cura di), Tecnologie dell'educazione, Pearson, Milano 2024.

P.C. Rivoltella, Nuovi alfabeti, Scholé, Brescia 2021.

Teaching methods

The module is delivered in blended mode.

Specifically, the components of the overall teaching strategy are:
- face-to-face teaching
- synchronous webinar (expert testimony);
- an online Guided Practical Activity (GPA)

Assessment methods

Analysis and evaluation of the GPA with personalised feedback to the student

Teaching tools

The module makes use of:

- a Moodle LMS for content delivery and asynchronous interaction with students;

- the MOdE white rooms, developed on the DRUPAL platform;

- the TEAMS video communication environment for synchronous webinars

Office hours

See the website of Pier Cesare Rivoltella