Linda D. Behen

Using Pop Culture to Teach Information Literacy (eBook, PDF)

Methods to Engage a New Generation

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Building on the information needs and the learning style preferences of today's high school students, the author builds a case for using pop culture (TV shows, fads, and current technology) to build integrated information skills lessons for students. Chapters include a rationale, a review of the current literature, and examples of units of study incorporating popular culture and technology. There is serious discussion in the media about today's youth, the Echo Boomers, and their connection with technology. Our high school students tell us that they have few meals with their families, that they want their teachers and their school's decision makers to listen to them and take their ideas seriously, and that they use the little free time they have to talk to or instant message with their friends or to play video games. Author and media critic Jon Katz says, Technology is youth culture. These kids are building a revolution. Technology is part of their ideology, their language, everything they do. Building on the information needs and the learning style preferences of today's high school students, the author builds a case for using pop culture (TV shows, fads and current technology) to build integrated information-skills lessons for students. Chapters include a rationale, a review of the current literature, and examples of units of study incorporating popular culture and technology. Grades 7-12.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. April 2006
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780897899772
• Artikelnr.: 72244223

Autorenporträt

Linda D. Behen is the Library Director at St. Ursula Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio. She has received numerous grants and awards to enhance her library service, and has been a reviewer for several library journals including, Catholic Library World and The Book Report.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Today's Teens, Technology, and Pop Culture Why Does Library
Instruction Have to Be Fun? Finding and Using Pop Culture in Our Library
Instruction Putting the Cool into Your Library: Inspiring This Generation
The Big Buy-in from Administration and Teachers Life in the Real World What
They Need To Know Build Your Information Literacy Instruction With Pop
Culture Publicizing the Ultimate Library Program