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http://www.flickr.com/photos/melissarachelblack/4618808583/ I chose this image for several reasons.  Firstly, as Scholes discovered, the common theme in regards to the Greek origin of the word text is creation or birth.  What better day to celebrate birth than your birthday?  Also, the … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, I chose this image because it really encapsulates the passion I have for emerging reading and writing technologies. I am excited to see how technologies can alter and improve the learning conditions and outcomes for students with disabilities. … Continue reading →

Hi Everyone, My name is Ashley and I am a Vancouverite living in Bogota, Colombia. I love living in South America and switching between Spanish and English all day long without even thinking twice about it. The opportunities for travel … Continue reading →

I picked this picture because it speaks to both this course and to my context. The photo is from a park in Kaifeng, China; the city I currently live and work in. The sign to me represents the confusion of … Continue reading →

I chose the above picture because it shows the significance of text and the meaning of the text in our cultural history. In the picture, former U.S. President Bill Clinton is with a group of students looking at the declaration … Continue reading →

Scrabble!! How many words can you make with 2 letters? I chose this picture because I love to play, even though I don’t have much time to these days. It represents letters, words, text, community, and of course a little … Continue reading →

I chose this picture because for me when I think about text and technology, I think about how easy it has become to communicate with anyone, at anytime, anywhere. This photo shows several people in the same area, but far … Continue reading →

hello everyone, I chose this picture to represent the changing nature of language. I remember taking a middle english course back in undergrad and was really intrigued by the changes that have occurred in language over time, such as with … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! I responded to this image specifically because film, game and media literacy are passions of mine. I also was challenged by the concept of financial literacy, something I had never previously considered. I also see the image as … Continue reading →