ERIC Number: ED518556
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 7
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Using Social Networks and ICTs to Enhance Literature Circles: A Practical Approach
Walker, Andrea
International Association of School Librarianship, Paper presented at the School Library Association of Queensland and the International Association of School Librarianship Conference incorporating the International Forum on Research in School Librarianship (Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Sep 27-Oct 1, 2010)
The purpose of this paper is to describe and demonstrate how social networks such as "Facebook" and "Goodreads", and information and communication technologies (ICTs) tools like laptops and iPods can support and enhance literature circles. The innovation described is implemented by the library and aims to promote reading for all students regardless of their reading ability. The approach seeks to encourage and support language learning through the use of ICT tools and social networks. It aims to stimulate participation and discussion outside the classroom. Literature circle feedback from 7D is appended.
Descriptors: Reading Ability, Social Networks, Reading Improvement, Technology Uses in Education, Information Technology, Librarian Teacher Cooperation, Change Strategies, Educational Strategies, Program Implementation, Library Services, Reading Programs, Foreign Countries, Literature
International Association of School Librarianship. P.O. Box 83, Zillmere, Queensland 4034, Australia. Tel: +61-7-3216-5785; Fax: +61-7-3633-0570; e-mail: iasl@iasl-online.org; Web site: http://www.iasl-online.org
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: International Association of School Librarianship (IASL); School Library Association of Queensland Inc. (SLAQ)
Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong
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