(Digital) Literacy

When we were asked in class to discuss the relation (if any) between accumulating snowfall and Beloved, I was drawing blanks. It almost felt as if I was trying to force a connection. But, after some discussion and brainstorming, my group and I introduced the idea that falling snow could be a reflection of the tension building between the characters in the story. Just as the early flurries of a blizzard appear harmless and somewhat pleasant, the tensions amongst the people in Sethe’s household give off the same vibe, with benign interactions increasing in danger with accumulation.

The first example is found Continue reading “Snow Tension”

One Reply to “(Digital) Literacy”

  1. Becca, this is such a thoughtful post and deals with issues that I think are really relevant to our course. This line is really interesting to me: “Because I’m young and, therefore, ‘naturally understand the internet.'” – this is definitely an overgeneralization of people our age, as is pointed out by your quotations, and certainly can’t be true of everyone. Yet, this stereotypical response raises an interesting point. By assuming that you would be able to navigate the Internet because of your age arguably suggests that you SHOULD be able to, for someone your age. Digital literacy has become such a necessity that those who can’t navigate the Internet, or even a computer, are at a HUGE disadvantage. The man you mention in your post was certainly behind the eight ball, but at least his problem is a common one for those who aren’t digital natives. Imagine how much harder it will be for children who grow up in families that cannot afford a computer and/or Internet access. Hopefully he or she will be able to learn at school, as you suggest!

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