Literacy Skills For Book And Online Reading To Avoid The Shallows Of The Web
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Literacy Skills For Book And Online Reading To Avoid The Shallows Of The Web
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Author : Verena Ziegler
language : de
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2012-01-23
Literacy Skills For Book And Online Reading To Avoid The Shallows Of The Web written by Verena Ziegler and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-23 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Essay aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Medien / Kommunikation - Sonstiges, Universität Bayreuth, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: This paper reflects on book and web literacy. In particular, the differences between online reading and book reading are outlined by referring to the differences in use of these two mediums and by taking into account the brain processes during reading. The reasons for the various kinds of literacy in regard to books and websites are described. Furthermore, there are some studies done in Germany about reading behaviours which led to the main question, which reading capabilities will be of importance in the future? In regards to books, this essay does not differ between books readed as a printed version or on an electronical device such as the Kindle Wireless Reader or a similar item, this will not explicitly be considered as online reading. To specify the meaning of online reading in this essay, all reading of websites, articles, blogs etc. on the web will be considered as online or web reading while disregarding the perception of digital books as there is less difference to reading printed books. The theory of the knowledge gap was already described in the 1970ies: “The infusion of mass media information into a social system increases, segments of the population with higher socioeconomic status tend to acquire this information at a faster rate than the lower status segments, so that the gap in knowledge between these segments tends to increase rather than decrease.” At the moment the German society is confronted with a new risk of knowledge gap: the Digital Divide , an advanced term including the knowledge gap theory in regard to the internet and also taken into account the diffusion of personal computers and other electronical devices to access the internet. As discussed in chapter 2.4 efficient online reading requires certain skills as the “navigation and orientation within nonlinear structures seems to rely on the reader’s ability to mentally represent the top-level structure of the hypertext.” This is easier for higher educated and more literate people than for people with a lower proficiency level. Especially as the use of the web is still increasing, online literacy skill will become more important for the access to relevant information in the future. assumed that the user knows how to use it. The German reading foundation “Stiftung Lesen“ will incorporate the findings of brain science in their activities for advancing reading and reading capability. But the challenge and responsibility is not only at the organizations and institutions...
The Shallows What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains
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Author : Nicholas Carr
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2011-06-06
The Shallows What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains written by Nicholas Carr and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-06 with Science categories.
Finalist for the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction: “Nicholas Carr has written a Silent Spring for the literary mind.”—Michael Agger, Slate “Is Google making us stupid?” When Nicholas Carr posed that question, in a celebrated Atlantic Monthly cover story, he tapped into a well of anxiety about how the Internet is changing us. He also crystallized one of the most important debates of our time: As we enjoy the Net’s bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? Now, Carr expands his argument into the most compelling exploration of the Internet’s intellectual and cultural consequences yet published. As he describes how human thought has been shaped through the centuries by “tools of the mind”—from the alphabet to maps, to the printing press, the clock, and the computer—Carr interweaves a fascinating account of recent discoveries in neuroscience by such pioneers as Michael Merzenich and Eric Kandel. Our brains, the historical and scientific evidence reveals, change in response to our experiences. The technologies we use to find, store, and share information can literally reroute our neural pathways. Building on the insights of thinkers from Plato to McLuhan, Carr makes a convincing case that every information technology carries an intellectual ethic—a set of assumptions about the nature of knowledge and intelligence. He explains how the printed book served to focus our attention, promoting deep and creative thought. In stark contrast, the Internet encourages the rapid, distracted sampling of small bits of information from many sources. Its ethic is that of the industrialist, an ethic of speed and efficiency, of optimized production and consumption—and now the Net is remaking us in its own image. We are becoming ever more adept at scanning and skimming, but what we are losing is our capacity for concentration, contemplation, and reflection. Part intellectual history, part popular science, and part cultural criticism, The Shallows sparkles with memorable vignettes—Friedrich Nietzsche wrestling with a typewriter, Sigmund Freud dissecting the brains of sea creatures, Nathaniel Hawthorne contemplating the thunderous approach of a steam locomotive—even as it plumbs profound questions about the state of our modern psyche. This is a book that will forever alter the way we think about media and our minds.
Raising Children In A Digital Age
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Author : Bex Lewix
language : en
Publisher: Lion Books
Release Date : 2014-02-21
Raising Children In A Digital Age written by Bex Lewix and has been published by Lion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-21 with Family & Relationships categories.
Twitter, Facebook, blogging, chat rooms, email, the internet and beyond - for most parents, teachers and youth workers, getting to grips with new technology is a bit of a challenge. But keeping children safe is a much bigger one. As technology changes, and young people grasp it faster than the older generations do, it can be a real struggle to know what to do to help, equip and defend. Dr Bex Lewis is an expert in new technology. She knows how it works, what to do and where to go for the latest information. It is rarely possible to keep young people away from new technology, nor is it wise. This book will enable parents, teachers and youth workers to give young people the equipment they need to get the best out of new technology and to avoid the dangers. For more information visit www.lionhudson.com/drbex
Reading The Web First Edition
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Author : Maya B. Eagleton
language : en
Publisher: Guilford Press
Release Date : 2006-12-22
Reading The Web First Edition written by Maya B. Eagleton and has been published by Guilford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-22 with Education categories.
Packed with ideas and instructional activities that cut across all content areas, this engaging book provides a comprehensive framework for promoting vital Web literacy skills in grades 3-8. Teacher-friendly special features include helpful graphics, sidebars, practical tips, and nearly 100 reproducibles. Using a research-based, classroom-tested model of Internet inquiry, the authors explain the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of helping diverse learners: *Locate useful information sources on the Web *Navigate the contents of a website *Critically evaluate what they read online *Synthesize the results of an Internet inquiry *Express new knowledge in their own words
Actionable Media
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Author : John Tinnell
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
Actionable Media written by John Tinnell and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Actionable Media' illuminates the new wave of digital communication and culture emerging from the rise of ubiquitous computing.
Teaching Patients With Low Literacy Skills
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Author : Cecilia Conrath Doak
language : en
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Release Date : 1985
Teaching Patients With Low Literacy Skills written by Cecilia Conrath Doak and has been published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985 with Literacy categories.
Abstract: A detailed practical handbook provides a theoretical background, basic information, and guidelines to aid health professionals in planning health teaching strategies for patients who have poor reading comprehension skills. The 10 text chapters cover: the magnitude, nature, health impact, and myths of illiteracy concerning patients; the current understanding of the theories of comprehension; techniques for testing patient comprehension; methods for testing the readability of written materials; guidelines for teaching patients how to improve their reading comprehension skills; how to write for adults with low literacy skills; the use of audiocassette tapes and visual aids as learning tools; guidelines for patient pretesting to aid in the detection of literacy limitations; and the causes, characteristics, and teaching management of learning disabilities, including dyslexia. Numerous illustrations and strategies are included throughout the text.
Gen Z Explained
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Author : Roberta Katz
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-10-26
Gen Z Explained written by Roberta Katz and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-26 with History categories.
An optimistic and nuanced portrait of a generation that has much to teach us about how to live and collaborate in our digital world. Born since the mid-1990s, members of Generation Z comprise the first generation never to know the world without the internet, and the most diverse generation yet. As Gen Z starts to emerge into adulthood and enter the workforce, what do we really know about them? And what can we learn from them? Gen Z, Explained is the authoritative portrait of this significant generation. It draws on extensive interviews that display this generation’s candor, surveys that explore their views and attitudes, and a vast database of their astonishingly inventive lexicon to build a comprehensive picture of their values, daily lives, and outlook. Gen Z emerges here as an extraordinarily thoughtful, promising, and perceptive generation that is sounding a warning to their elders about the world around them—a warning of a complexity and depth the “OK Boomer” phenomenon can only suggest. Much of the existing literature about Gen Z has been highly judgmental. In contrast, this book provides a deep and nuanced understanding of a generation facing a future of enormous challenges, from climate change to civil unrest. What’s more, they are facing this future head-on, relying on themselves and their peers to work collaboratively to solve these problems. As Gen Z, Explained shows, this group of young people is as compassionate and imaginative as any that has come before, and understanding the way they tackle problems may enable us to envision new kinds of solutions. This portrait of Gen Z is ultimately an optimistic one, suggesting they have something to teach all of us about how to live and thrive in this digital world.
Postsecondary Play
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Author : William G. Tierney
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2014-06
Postsecondary Play written by William G. Tierney and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06 with Education categories.
Summarizing a decade of research in game design and learning, Postsecondary Play will appeal to higher education scholars and students of learning, online gaming, education, and the media.
Teaching Information Literacy Online
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Author : Thomas P. Mackey
language : en
Publisher: ALA Neal-Schuman
Release Date : 2011-01-31
Teaching Information Literacy Online written by Thomas P. Mackey and has been published by ALA Neal-Schuman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-31 with Education categories.
Framed in a practical, real-world context, this invaluable new resource provides a clear set of best practices to help librarians and faculty work tegether to initiate new information literacy assessment efforts or to improve established programs in their own institutions -- from cover.
Reader Come Home
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Author : Maryanne Wolf
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2018-08-14
Reader Come Home written by Maryanne Wolf and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-14 with Science categories.
The author of the acclaimed Proust and the Squid follows up with a lively, ambitious, and deeply informative book that considers the future of the reading brain and our capacity for critical thinking, empathy, and reflection as we become increasingly dependent on digital technologies. A decade ago, Maryanne Wolf’s Proust and the Squid revealed what we know about how the brain learns to read and how reading changes the way we think and feel. Since then, the ways we process written language have changed dramatically with many concerned about both their own changes and that of children. New research on the reading brain chronicles these changes in the brains of children and adults as they learn to read while immersed in a digitally dominated medium. Drawing deeply on this research, this book comprises a series of letters Wolf writes to us—her beloved readers—to describe her concerns and her hopes about what is happening to the reading brain as it unavoidably changes to adapt to digital mediums. Wolf raises difficult questions, including: Will children learn to incorporate the full range of "deep reading" processes that are at the core of the expert reading brain? Will the mix of a seemingly infinite set of distractions for children’s attention and their quick access to immediate, voluminous information alter their ability to think for themselves? With information at their fingertips, will the next generation learn to build their own storehouse of knowledge, which could impede the ability to make analogies and draw inferences from what they know? Will all these influences change the formation in children and the use in adults of "slower" cognitive processes like critical thinking, personal reflection, imagination, and empathy that comprise deep reading and that influence both how we think and how we live our lives? How can we preserve deep reading processes in future iterations of the reading brain? Concerns about attention span, critical reasoning, and over-reliance on technology are never just about children—Wolf herself has found that, though she is a reading expert, her ability to read deeply has been impacted as she has become increasingly dependent on screens. Wolf draws on neuroscience, literature, education, and philosophy and blends historical, literary, and scientific facts with down-to-earth examples and warm anecdotes to illuminate complex ideas that culminate in a proposal for a biliterate reading brain. Provocative and intriguing, Reader, Come Home is a roadmap that provides a cautionary but hopeful perspective on the impact of technology on our brains and our most essential intellectual capacities—and what this could mean for our future.