Using Pop Culture to Teach Information Literacy - Methods to Engage a New Generation (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Libraries Unlimited
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	April 2006
Authors:	Linda D Behen
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-1-59158-301-1
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59158-301-2
Barcode:	9781591583011

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