- Hooked on books
An article on turning reluctant readers into enthusiastic ones. It also includes some book suggestions.
(via Library Stuff)
- ‘Google Generation’ is a myth, says new research
The research shows that although young people are familiar with using the computer and the Internet, they, however, do not possess the analytical and critical skills to assess the information that they find. I guess that’s where the role of librarians coming in to help these young people do the critical and analytical assessments.
(via LISNews)
- Evaluating Web Content in the 2.0 Era
Related to the previous link, some guidelines on how to evaluate web content has been put up by a couple of librarians from the University at Albany, SUNY.
(via Library 2.0)
- White bread for young minds, says university professor
A university professor of media studies, Tara Brabazon, has claimed that Google is “white bread for young minds” and more should be done to equip students with the skills that they’ll need to properly interpret and sift through the information readily available on the Internet.
(via LISNews)
- Library Arcade
Carnegie Mellon Libraries’ have created 2 games that are, at the same time, fun and educational. One of the games requires you to help students with their enquiries and the other game is to learn how to shelve books correctly according to the Library of Congress Classification System.
(via iLibrarian)
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One of the ways is to use books with strong visuals. Children, especially boys, respond to stories with strong visual elements! Compelling pictures make them want to know more about the words that accompany the images. Graphic novels can fulfill these criteria and is the way forward as they can act as a literacy and literary bridge.
Graphic novels offer appealing stories and engaging visuals that reach out to reluctant readers, visual learners, and others who may shy away from traditional, print-heavy books. Yet graphic novels offer the same benefits of regular books: introducing young people to new vocabulary, “book language,” and stories and information to teach them about their world and spark their imagination.
Hi Rhaimie,
Thanks for your comment.
Yes, it’s quite true that boys respond better with strong visuals in books. But I think together with strong visuals, a good storyline makes a compelling read. So, of the better graphic novels I’ve read might not have very strong visuals, but their storyline is outstanding and that’s what draws me to read them.
Hi Isaak,
I had recently written a graphic novel – http://mi-v.com/project.html. I was hoping you might want to review it.
Thanks, Rhaimie. Would love to review it. Just that I'm in Adelaide, Australia. Do you have a web version of your graphic novel?
Hi Isaak,
Sorry that I saw this late. There was no alert. Regarding the review, you may view three chapters here: http://mi-v.com/project.html
If you don't mind I can also send you a full pdf – please email me your email address. Mine is 3r.media@gmail.com
Thanks!
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