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I figured that I would write this post into a questionnaire style format to organize my thoughts better and that my fellow classmates don't have to read compressed and lengthy paragraphs in tiny font. π
Q: How do you currently define "digital", for the purposes of our class?
A: Well, for one, I personally think that this term does not really have a concrete definition. However, the term is associated with the use of various types of technology in order to communicate, interact, and share ideas and concepts on a public domain or platform, usually in an online setting. This concept is heavily applied and implemented in the branch of digital rhetoric and with this mind, "netizens", otherwise known as avid users of the Internet, often analyze and/or critique displayed content with the written response that they are allowing themselves to express. The feature of blogging, Tweets, and a comments section is considerably available for an expanded audience.
Q: How do Kress and Wysocki each define "new media", and how might this phrase denote something different from what you mean by "digital"?
A: Putting Kress' definition into a brief summary, Kress defined "new media" as a platform where active interaction is the basis of online/media learning. Regarding writing centers at a learning institution or university, he argued that there is a division on whether writing centers should apply towards and work with new media. On the other hand, Wysocki defined and viewed "new media" as any form of text (digital or non-digital) that is directly associated with materiality, which presents how users are applying conventional techniques towards a certain text. After reviewing their interpretations of what "new media" is, I realized that my personal definition of the term isn't necessarily wrong, but it is rather perceived from a general lens.
Q: Given what you've read so far, why do you think Kress decided that his discussion of literacy in a new media age needed to shift from the framework and linguistics to that of semiotics? (35-36)
A: From my understanding, Kress made this shift because he wanted to remind learners that while multi-modality within interaction is still developing, there will be components of practice that comprise of interpretation and meaning.
Q: In what ways do you currently see "rhetoric" and "digital rhetoric" as overlapping or continuous with each other?
A: I feel as though digital rhetoric is a newly discovered branch of rhetoric whereas overall rhetoric, more or less labeled as traditional, has made its presence known over the last 2,000 years. Despite their differences in terms of appliance and usage, both forms overlap because 1) persuasion still works and even functions in digital spaces, 2) there is a formation of community and identity, and 3) there are various uses when it comes to the figure of speech and other compositional techniques.
Q: What, at this point, do you see as key distinctions between "digital rhetoric" and "rhetoric", more broadly?
A: Several key distinctions are that digital rhetoric contains everyday discourse whereas traditional-based rhetoric was more geared towards political messages from the government or other forms of leadership. In addition, while both types of rhetoric aligned with persuasive discourse overall, each context was specific and different in place and time, as well as culture and politics.
Q: In what ways do you see "literacy", "digital literacy", and "new media literacy" as overlapping or continuous with each other?
A: These literacy types all develop a diversity of writing styles and modes of communication to reach out to multiple audiences in a variety of settings. In addition, there is active engagement in terms of group collaboration, exercises, and tasks with others from different disciplines and backgrounds.
Q: What distinctions do you think are important to make between "new media literacy", "digital literacy", and "literacy"?
A: Several key distinctions are that general literacy features traditional components such as reading, listening, speaking, and writing. However, these components are not enough from a digital standpoint. In fact, a more interactive and multimedia-influenced approach creates open access to various learning styles. Formulating arguments and responses from miscellaneous digital content allow learners to expand their skill-sets.
Hi Christina!
ReplyDeleteI liked your post, you helped me clear up some confusion I had! I too believe that we do not have a clear definition of what "digital" is. As you say, it does have to do with new technology but I feel like there is more to it than just that. It seems to easy right now, is it just me? When it comes to digital literacy I kind of feel the same way. Like there is overlap when it comes to literacy but there may be more distinctions that we will read about. I feel like more will become clear later as we progress through the class but even now I feel like I know nothing XD. Soon we will have nice clear definition, hopefully (fingers crossed)
Hi Christina! Thanks for organizing this post in a way that ensures you answer each question and makes really clear the connections and distinctions that we're working through :)
ReplyDeleteOne of the distinctions I see you making that is really interesting is among "new media literacy," "digital literacy," and "literacy." You write that "general literacy features traditional components such as reading, listening, speaking, and writing. However, these components are not enough from a digital standpoint."
What role, here, do you see for reading, listening, speaking, and writing in "new media" or "digital" literacy? Are those still important, say, for literate practice online?
Further, you point to "more interactive and multimedia-influenced approach" and "formulating arguments and responses from miscellaneous digital content" as, I'm assuming, parts of new media or digital literacy, but I'd love to hear more about all this: what are the skills and practices necessary to new media and digital literacy, as you currently think about it? And are there any distinctions you'd make between digital and new media literacies?