Each of us learned to read and write using a variety of tools which have transformed the way we interact with the world. Using tiki-toki as your platform (advanced users may try TimelineJS), create a timeline that showcases your digital literacy journey. To do this:

1. On paper, list all of the moments in your life where reading and/or writing played an important role. Then list the tools you used, and describe how you were introduced and learned to use those tools.
2. Select the 15-20 most significant moments and arrange them chronologically. Fill in the details of those moments, giving your audience a clear sense of why they are important in your personal journey.
3. Research the dates associated with the tools you are highlighting – when where they invented, by whom, what date were they released to the public, at what price, etc.
4. Set up a free account on tiki-toki and experiment placing your events on the timeline. Include pictures, videos, and quotes when appropriate.
5. Create a blog post that showcases your timeline and includes the text of your digital literacy narrative.
6. Prepare a 5 minute presentation of your digital literacy narrative. Time yourself! Practice! You will be evaluated by me, your classmates, and your special guest.

Remember:

• This text should be aimed to a general audience of your peers, but please edit carefully and think of this as an academic presentation.
• I would not expect this to be longer than 5 paragraphs. The writing is a chance to expand and explain the timeline itself.
• Please reflect on what you learned through the process of creating the timeline, and include this in your post.
• Categorize this as “Reflections” and tag it as “timeline.”

Post the draft by Friday, September 19th (by 11:59pm), and comment on at least 3 of your classmates projects by Sunday night. You will present the finished projects on Monday the 22nd.