1. Literacy and Today’s
Technology
Presenter:
Virginia Hodges
Virginia_hodges2006@yahoo.com
LIS 557: Computer Applications in Libraries
January 9, 2011

2. “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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3. Information Age Education
Beekman’s Information Age Education, Chapter 11; ask the
question, “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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4. Using Literacy in
Today’s Libraries
Brain Teasers!
What do You see The library is the key to
A Rabbit or A Duck? learning how to learn in
information – rich
technological
 A Rabbit
environments.
 A Duck
rbc.edu
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5. Technology in the Future
• (Google image)
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6. “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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7. Libraries designed for Kids
The perfect dream is for a librarian to have a library
created just for kids. A place where children feel
welcomed and comfortable, an innovative setting that
encourages young minds to discover and promote literacy,
(Spano, 2009).
 Libraryservicesscotland.co.uk
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8. Libraries designed (continued)
A productive library should have:
 Nooks
 New design
 Shelving
 Networking computers
 Electronic equipment
 Information centers
 Think-aloud activities
 Modeling
thebridgeschool.ph
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9. Libraries Designed for Teens
Braun (2007) believes that “In spite of the commonality
of bad grammar, acronyms, and poor spelling,
communication via instant messaging, email, and podcasting
is creating a new community of learning and is boon to
literacy.”
Youmediachicago.org
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10. Technology is a Motivating Factor for most
Students.
• hcplcteens.blogspot.com
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11. “Thank you for your attention.
Questions?”
• Flickr.com
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