Become a Game Changer

The foundational component of literacy. When most people hear the word literacy, they associate it with reading. Rightfully so, it is emphasized and rigidly taught.  However, it is only one important piece of the literacy puzzle.

The  definition of the ability to write has changed over the last 30 plus years. The computer and the keyboard has taken over  the need for paper and pen/pencil. Most students in secondary education would struggle to sign their names to a document. Writing in any form is an  essential tool needed to be a well functioning adult.

As important as listening is through all facets of our lives, very little time is spent on teaching the importance of good listening skills. Listening is very important for receiving information, building strong relationships, improving communication, bolstering confidence, increasing critical thinking skills, and the list goes on and on. The skill is is not given the time and attention needed for its development.

Growing up as a child in a “be quiet and listen“ society, speaking was reserved for those in adulthood. You very seldom practiced speaking until you are forced to talk as an adult. This was not the best model for building language, relationships, and confidence. Yet, speaking is not given it rightful place in the literacy puzzle.

One of the primary ways we receive information Is by research. Mainstream media, social, media, Ai Chatbot have changed the way we get information or misinformation. Research has become one of the dominate pieces of the literacy puzzle. We shouldn’t fear this helpful and powerful tool. There so many benefits to learning how to utilize the power of research.

READING

WRITING

LISTENING

SPEAKING

RESEARCHING