Article submitted by Amy Catbagan, Koelbel Library.
It is very common for teens today to access both informational and recreational reading resources online. Some people question whether this form of reading should be viewed in the same light as reading physical resources such as books or print journals.
This article explores the difference of engaging with text in print versus digital formats, presenting multiple perspectives on the topic and exploration of reading styles themselves. It is a great resource for examining the affect of digital media on the reading and learning styles of teenagers.
Rich, Motoko. "Literacy Debate: Online, R U Really Reading?" Times Online. 27 July 2008.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/books/27reading.html?_r=1&ref=us&oref=slogin
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um..am i too young too think this isn't a big deal?
you older folks that new to the net to thnik that the state of what literacy means isn't changing???..updating, if you will..
standards and practices will have to change too...don't blame the net that your kid can't read..lead by example and get involved with the youth...if you read books and they read on the net..who cares about the format? it's the content of what is being read that should concern people...
This article reminds me of a book I read in one of my library school classes. I would highly recommend taking a look at it sometime. It is called Reading Matters: What the Research Reveals About Reading, Libraries, and Community. There is a chapter on Young Adults and reading with short chapters on "Young adults do read","Young adults and fiction reading", "Reading diverse media forms", "Reading and Identity", "The reading-writing relationship" & "Young adults reading and reaching out." Each chapter is readable, backed by research and includes suggestions on how teachers, parents, libray staff can use this information. Unfortunately, ALD does not own it but you can get it through Prospector and I also have a copy I can lend.
~Monica
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