"... the practices of textual poaching and mosaic blur the distinctions between reading and writing." (p. 87)
I believe that reading and writing have become more closely linked that ever before. The uptick in the amount of technology and the daily interactions has allowed reading and writing to take on a more instantaneous form. No longer do we have to read all of the text before we respond. With media like Facebook Chat and Google Chat, conversations are immediate and quick.
Many times as we are typing and processing our thoughts, more messages may appear, along with pictures, videos and other media content. All of these things are changing the process of how we write. I see less of the writing process, and more of the instantaneous reactions. This is a benefit for important conversations, and quick interactions between two parties, but the negative side is that it can eliminate the importance of brainstorming, revising, and editing what you want to say before you send the message.
I think you bring up a key word: instantaneous. Information is accessible to millions within seconds. It also could mean that collaboration is more fundamentally integrated into the writing process. While I really like the idea of collaboration, particularly in the classroom, it also means understanding how to critically analyze the available information and sources is perhaps more important than ever.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I believe with the uptick in instantaneous messaging, we can sometimes lose that critical moment of analysis of the information provided to us. The use of multiple sources definitely demands the use of critical thinking and analysis.
ReplyDeleteEverything is happening very fast around us. It only takes seconds to type and publish anything online. It does make this world smaller. Doing this I believe allows people to be more expressive. If a person didn't know how to be express themselves on paper they might find it easier to express themselves if they compose using texts, pictures, audio, and videos. Technology is allowing these things to happen and flourish.
ReplyDeleteVery true, Erick. I believe the point of mulit-modal literacy is to help those who may not always be able to express their selves in words alone. Long term projects are great in this aspect.
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