Abstract:

The concept of literacy was initially defined as reading and writing skills. The content of the concept has changed with the development of technology, needs of society and the using of multimedia. Literacy is generally being good at reading, writing, speaking and listening; communicating effectively with others and understanding written information. In the twenty-first century, the concept of literacy includes using of technology, problem-solving, collaboration, and the skills necessary to present information. Literacy is process-oriented and requires lifelong continuity. Information literacy, media literacy, digital literacy, visual literacy, environmental literacy, political literacy and cultural literacy are the most common types of literacy. The aim of this study is to determine the changes in the perceptions of academics and whether they use literacy types in their courses. For this purpose, 4 male and 4 female academicians working in Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Faculty of Education were interviewed in 2018-2019. In this study, where qualitative method was used, it was found that the perceptions of academicians changed over time. Academics apply literacy types both in their own lives and in their classes. Information literacy and visual literacy are the most preferred types of literacy.

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