Ways in Which We Communicate

            Many of us have viewed literacy as solely being one's ability to read and write. Though with the recent introduction of advanced technology, we have begun to extend the meaning of literacy to include digital technology. As education begins to expand, so too must the proper teaching methodologies. Digital literacy is not independent of other types of literacy (write, read, mechanical skills), but implementing such communication techniques can lead to one's message being misconstrued. Such misunderstandings are commonplace, especially with the option of having visual media included in a text.

            Messages can only be considered successful and a viable means of communication when the recipient and sender both can make sense of a text’s meaning. Different cultural values can place a huge role in how a text is interpreted. With the Internet now pervasively spread throughout the world, an enlarged amount of people can view the same message. People no longer have to read the same news and look at things from a single point of view. In other words, they can search for news and/or information driven by like-minded people and never have exposure to the actual facts. The lacking of authenticity information has achieved via various internet sources, we need to be sensitive of one’s thoughts and opinions. This is especially true when we are communicating through the use of technology.