One of the major literacies in my life right now is by far text messaging on my phone. I use my cell phone for various different activities. For the majority of the time, my phone is used for text messaging. The main reason for using text messaging so much is that it is sometimes more appropriate to do instead of calling. Text messaging provides an outlet to communicate without noise. During class or a movie, I can “talk” to someone without every making a sound. This silent conversation is simply perfect for some circumstances and places.
Another literacy that I use is music. I absolutely love to listen to my mp3 player, radio or even a CD. Music provides relief for me that cannot be accomplished through any other means. A song can actually change my entire mood for better or worse. Music is another way to communicate for me. If I am too afraid or nervous about telling a friend something, I can play a song that can say exactly what I need. Furthermore, music helps me study sometimes. I can have a song playing and be able to concentrate much more than I would be able to if there was only quiet.
Lastly, Email is a very prominent literacy in my life. Email is one of the best ways to get in touch with a person. I know people that check their email far more often than they check their phones. Email makes the world so much simpler than mailing a letter. Paper letters can take up to three days to reach the recipient, whereas an email is instantly sent. Communication is much more regular, consistent and practical through the use of Email. Multiple literacies are present in almost every aspect of my life; without them, how lost I would be.
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I agree with you on the text messaging aspect of literacy. Text messaging is new to me, personally, and I am learning how to text at the same time it allows me to do the things I need to do like school work, clean house, cook, etc. and still communicate with others all at the same time. I think this can be a good thing, but it can also be a bad thing because people tend to become addicted to things very easily and therefore they text 24 - 7 and that is not good.
ReplyDeleteI agree with communicating through e-mail..that is my preference for communicating because it is so much easy than writing or typing a letter then putting it in an envelope and mailing it, when I can get on the computer and type what I need to communicate and send it to them instantly. Technology is changing on a regular basis so it is very important to stay up to date with new technology.
I agree that text messaging is a great form of literacy, but I also believe that there is a time and place for everything. For example, some classes texting is ok but some paying attention is a better route to take. As far as communicating, I would rather text someone than talk on the phone. I really hate talking on the phone myself.
ReplyDeleteEmail is great for instances where you need immediate response and of course, it is a way of "going green." I guess every little bit helps. On the other hand, email isn't convenient for everyone. I personally don't have internet access at home, and I find it difficult to check my email on a regular basis. This poses problems at times, but I try to find a way around this problem or plan ahead of time for any inconveniences.