Teens, Technology, and Literacy; Or, Why Bad Grammar Isn't Always Bad - Paperback

by Linda W. Braun (Author)

Are you bothered by the bad grammar, emoticons, acronyms, and poor spelling that are ubiquitous in cyberspace, and especially prevalent in teen communications? Do you lament that today's technologies are ruining the reading and writing skills of teens? Well, think again.
This author proposes that today's teens are actually exploring and developing new literacies, and learning to use technology in the most effective ways possible. After examining some of the technologies teens commonly use (IM, webblogs, podcast, games), Braun describes how these technologies affect reading, writing, and communication habits and skills; and how they are actually creating new communities of learning. Expand your perspective on what defines literacy, and learn how you can maximize the learning that teens acquire in using new technologies by integrating technologies into your programs and services. A must-read for librarians, teachers, and anyone else who works with teens in grades 6 and up.

Author Biography

Linda W. Braun is a consultant and trainer for libraries and other educational institutions, a columnist for VOYA magazine, a curriculum and website developer, and the author of 5 books and numerous articles. She has also served as adjunct faculty in the LIS program at Simmons College and she is currently an adjunct faculty member at the Graduate School of Education, Lesley University.