Across both conversations, it was clear that librarians are on the front
lines, dealing with those who have been left behind by the participation gap,
struggling to deal with those opposed to or frightened by the participatory turn
in our culture, helping anxious academics understand the value and limits of
wikipedia, and so forth. In the question sessions at both talks, I heard some of
the concerns they are facing on their ground as they try to keep pace with the
changes in our understanding of literacy and in the ways that information
circulates and knowledge is produced.
Christine Bushong on 09 Mar 16AdLit offers information and resources for parents and educators of struggling adolescent readers and writers in fourth through 12th grade. Its content is free and provided by a nationwide multimedia project from WETA, Washington D.C.'s public radio and TV station. From book suggestions to classroom strategies and college-readiness advice, everything here is available to the public. There's no sign-in required; the site is easy to browse and broken down into sections such as Common Core Classroom, Hot Topics, and Research and Reports, among many others. Rotating features on the home page include segments like "Choosing a Book in the Comfort Zone" and "Thinking About Assessment and Evaluation." The site also hosts videos and webcasts featuring professional development and discussions related to adolescent literacy. Read More
