How accurate is the definition of literacy? Does it encompass everything that literacy is today? With more and more new literacies being identified, it doesn’t make sense to say that literacy is simply reading and writing (more…)
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The Definition(s) of Literacy
19 JanThe Top Misconceptions about Literacy
5 JanA common obstacle that people face when explaining literacy is that we as a population already have a (although sometimes gravely inaccurate) picture of what it is. So here are the top 6 misconceptions in Canada about literacy. (more…)
Literacy and its Connection to… Everything
4 JanWhat is literacy? Is it more than reading and writing? In short, of course it is but let’s take that thought a step further. Literacy is a core base for many vital aspects of our lives from communication to comprehension. (more…)
