multiliteracy

to be socially and cognitively literate with all modes of communication (Anstry & Bull,2006) some of the growing modes of communication: //__critical__//: people need to learn critical skills that will allow them to obtain the information they are seeking //__Cultural and language:__// For English language learners,literacy begines with gaining and understanding of culture __//Digital ://__ Digital literacy involves knowledge of Web 2 and new practices of obtaining information onlin Family : parents are the first teachers, literacy is the veichle that inspires families and communities to raise the standards //__Media__// (television and advertising): How different mediums play on person's varying senses to manipulate and/or promote a particular agenda. //__Special education__// : Blending new literacy's with an existing curriculum is a necessity to prepare students for the effect of globalization on the world.