In our ‘Information Age’, learners need to be proficient in more than reading and writing. This pack provides notes about five essential ‘new’ literacies that learners need to develop and hone in order to succeed in this age of information. Includes suggested activities related to the various skills.
These worksheets were originally published in issues 15 & 16 of Macrat’s ‘Ratpack’.
Relevant to all grades.
Total number of pages: 8 pages
Compiled by Claire Macrae
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