Discussion of the relevance of multiliteracies

Before I start the discussion of the relevance of multiliteracies, I will give a brief description to help understand the concept of multiliteracy. Multiliteracies are a multi-form of knowledge, including printing, images, videos, websites etc.

So now we know what multiliteracy is, how is this relevant, especially when in a classroom?

As I have mentioned in my previous posts, students are digital natives, they thrive on technology, and only want more. They can multi task and do become extremely bored when they are not presented with any form of technology, especially when in a learning environment.

This is where introducing multiliteracies is relevant. Instead of presenting students with a textbook, show them a powerpoint presentation with educational videos. It is much more beneficial for teachers to interact with the students and gain their attention and excitement for learning, as the students tend to take more information in instead of going I through one ear, and out the other.

Incorporating multiliteracies into the classroom is not only beneficial for the “arty and visual” students, but also for the troubled and naughty students. Most of the time students will act up and misbehave because they are bored or have no idea how to process the content being presented to them. So offering a different and perhaps a more familiar style of learning will engage more interest from all students.

Incorporating multiliteracies in the classroom will only benefit all students outcomes, therefore to me, having multiliteracies is quiet relevant in education.