This blog represents my recent journey into Youth, Popular Culture and Text as part a Masters in Education: Teacher-Librarianship.
Being born in the 60's, I am far from being a 'digital native'. However, I have two children, two step-children and two grandchildren who strive on digital media so I am encouraged to keep up with the times! As a long-time teacher, and more recently a teacher-librarian, I have learned to embrace the world of digital media, Web 2 tools and popular culture. I have a Facebook account, a Google+ account and occasionally use Snapchat. I try to engage with young people as often as possible about Dr Who, Marvel heroes and any other 'craze' that is the hot topic of their conversation.
Regardless, I suspect I have a lot more to learn... and so the journey begins.
Being born in the 60's, I am far from being a 'digital native'. However, I have two children, two step-children and two grandchildren who strive on digital media so I am encouraged to keep up with the times! As a long-time teacher, and more recently a teacher-librarian, I have learned to embrace the world of digital media, Web 2 tools and popular culture. I have a Facebook account, a Google+ account and occasionally use Snapchat. I try to engage with young people as often as possible about Dr Who, Marvel heroes and any other 'craze' that is the hot topic of their conversation.
Regardless, I suspect I have a lot more to learn... and so the journey begins.