Literacy and Today’s Literacy and Today’s TechnologyTechnology

Presenter:Presenter:Virginia HodgesVirginia Hodges

Virginia_hodges2006@yahoo.com

LIS 557: Computer Applications in LibrariesLIS 557: Computer Applications in LibrariesJanuary 9, 2011January 9, 2011

“The future is a race between education and catastrophe” ~ ~ H.G. Wells

What is Literacy? The ability to read The ability to write

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Information Age Education

Beekman’s Information Age Education, Chapter 11; ask thequestion, “What should education provide for students in the information age” (pp.421).1. Technological familiarity – students should become

familiar with using the computer and challenge themselves.

2. Literacy – every student should graduate being able to read and write.

3. Mathematics – be able to see the mathematical systems in their surroundings and apply math concepts to solve problems.

4. Learning how to learn – computer knowledge is the present and the future, jobs will depend on technology.

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Using Literacy inToday’s Libraries

Brain Teasers!What do You see A Rabbit or A Duck?

A Rabbit A Duck

The library is the key to learning how to learn in information – rich technological environments.

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Technology in the Future

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“The nature of literacy within each technology continuously changes as even newer technology and newer envisionments regularly appear” (Lue, 1999).

• holyfamilycatholicschools.info

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Libraries designed for KidsThe perfect dream is for a librarian to have a library created just for kids. A place where children feelwelcomed and comfortable, an innovative setting that encourages young minds to discover and promote literacy, (Spano, 2009). Libraryservicesscotland.co.uk

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Libraries designed (continued)A productive library should

have: Nooks New design Shelving Networking computers Electronic equipment Information centers Think-aloud activities Modeling

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Libraries Designed for TeensBraun (2007) believes that “In spite of the

commonality of bad grammar, acronyms, and poor spelling, communication via instant messaging, email, and

podcastingis creating a new community of learning and is boon to literacy.”

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Youmediachicago.org

Technology is a Motivating Factor for most Students.

• hcplcteens.blogspot.com

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“Thank you for your attention. Questions?”

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