literacyusing
Literacyusing is a term used in education to describe an approach that integrates literacy skills with the active use of information and communication technologies and real-world tasks. It emphasizes applying reading, writing, speaking, and listening in authentic contexts across print and digital media, with attention to comprehension, production, and critical evaluation.
The concept is relatively new and not yet standardized. It draws on multiliteracies, information literacy, and
Common instructional practices associated with literacyusing include project-based learning, cross-curricular tasks, and the use of authentic
Benefits include improved transfer of skills to real-life contexts and increased student engagement. Challenges include developing
See also: multiliteracies, digital literacy, information literacy, media literacy.