scholarly journals Reading communities in the School Library: the role of web 2.0 and social media

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glória Bastos
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
School Library ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Digital World

Literature for children and young people is taking advantage of the dynamics offered by digital world. Web tools and social media are now powerful resources to promote reading and children's literature among the new generations. These tools, due to its interactivity, open the door to new readers that find a new appeal when interacting with literature through these tools. Taking into account this context, school libraries cannot stay apart from the possibilities that these resources can offer for reading promotion. So, in Portuguese school libraries several projects are being developed, based on the dynamics that web 2.0 tools offer. In this paper we present some results of a project developed under a master's degree in School Libraries, at the Portuguese Open University. The results of these studies show a diversity of strategies that are followed by school libraries, trying to involve various actors (teachers, students, parents), thus contributing to the development of reading skills, with positive effects on motivation, reading and writing interests and competences.

scholarly journals Web 2.0 for eParticipation

2012 ◽  
pp. 224-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Tait
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Share Information

Recent developments in social media allow people to communicate and share information instantly and have led to speculation about the potential for increased citizen participation in decision making. However, as with other developments in ICT, social media is not used by everyone, and there is a danger of certain groups being excluded. Further, if social media tools are to be used by government institutions, there needs to be new internal processes put in place to ensure that the participation is meaningful. This chapter will critically evaluate and analyse the role of Web 2.0 tools (such as social networking services) for facilitating democratic participation, investigate and evaluate the development of Web 2.0 tools for eParticipation, and determine how they can be used to facilitate meaningful political participation.

Web 2.0 for eParticipation

2013 ◽  
pp. 1631-1655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Tait
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Social Media Tools ◽  
Share Information

Recent developments in social media allow people to communicate and share information instantly and have led to speculation about the potential for increased citizen participation in decision making. However, as with other developments in ICT, social media is not used by everyone, and there is a danger of certain groups being excluded. Further, if social media tools are to be used by government institutions, there needs to be new internal processes put in place to ensure that the participation is meaningful. This chapter will critically evaluate and analyse the role of Web 2.0 tools (such as social networking services) for facilitating democratic participation, investigate and evaluate the development of Web 2.0 tools for eParticipation, and determine how they can be used to facilitate meaningful political participation.

scholarly journals Wpływ mediów społecznościowych na komunikację naukową: strategie przeciwników GMO na Facebooku

Adeptus ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iwona Zielińska
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Science Communication ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
The Social ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Web

The influence of the social media on science communication: strategies of GMO opponents on FacebookThe aim of the article is to discuss a growing role of the social media in science communication. Unlike in traditional mass media – TV, radio, press – the Web 2.0 tools allow to convey a much wider representation of opinions on science and technology, including those opposing or questioning the mainstream research. This paper presents the strategies of communication used by one of the biggest Polish anti-GMO groups on Facebook (“GMO To Nie To”) to raise their arguments and gain public support. It concludes that the use of new communication tools such as the social media introduces inevitable changes in the dynamic of science communication, which opens new research opportunities. Wpływ mediów społecznościowych na komunikację naukową: strategie przeciwników GMO na FacebookuCelem artykułu jest wskazanie na rosnącą rolę mediów społecznościowych w komunikacji naukowej. W przeciwieństwie do mediów tradycyjnych – telewizji, radia i prasy – narzędzia, jakie oferuje Web 2.0, pozwalają na reprezentację daleko bardziej różnorodnych opinii na temat nauki i technologii, również tych, które przeciwstawiają się powszechnie uznawanym wynikom badań lub je kwestionują. W dalszej części artykułu wskazane zostały strategie komunikacyjne największej na polskim Facebooku grupy skupiającej przeciwników GMO („GMO To Nie To”), stosowane, by zyskać wsparcie dla swoich racji i argumentów. Artykuł kończy się konkluzją, że wykorzystanie nowych narzędzi komunikacyjnych, np. mediów społecznościowych, wprowadza nieuchronne zmiany w dynamice komunikacji naukowej, co otwiera jednocześnie nowe możliwości badawcze.

scholarly journals Creation and Use of Online Gateway for School Libraries from Free Web 2.0 Tools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Jude M. Gorospe
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
School Library ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Free Search

The school library is challenged to remain relevant in the 21st century learning environment. With young learners always consulting Google and other free search engines for subject assignment and other information needs and with the underwhelming quality of much web-based information, the school library must find an interesting and effective way to deliver authoritative and relevant information services through online tools. However, effective information services online are most often hosted from subscribed or paid Web 2.0 sites. These online services are capable of interactivity among learners and flexibility for individual schools’ administrative concerns. However, the ability to afford these services is frequently beyond the financial capability of schools from developing countries. The researcher explored the possibility of creating a school library website that serves as a pathfinder to online resources and electronically delivers other library-based school services using free Web 2.0 tools.

scholarly journals Impacts and changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in librarianship: the rural school library scenario

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Daniela Carla de Oliveira ◽  
Marcos Gehrke
Keyword(s):  
Rural Schools ◽  
School Library ◽  
Field Research ◽  
School Community ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Rural School ◽  
Community Libraries ◽  
Precarious Situation

This article presents data on the impacts and changes caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on librarianship within the context of rural school libraries. We understand the work in libraries as a special activity that is only valued if contextualized. Thus, we question the role of the library and the librarian practices in the current pandemic scenario with the purpose of updating the debate on librarianship in rural schools. To this end, we conducted a bibliographic and exploratory field research mediated by the application of a questionnaire. We conclude by highlighting the precarious situation that prevents actions and activities to encourage reading and the dissemination of pedagogical resources to support school and school-community libraries.

scholarly journals Evergreen Library Penetrating into Classroom Teaching: Applying and Expanding – Take Tianzhu No.1 High School in Northwest China as a Sample

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhou Wenjie
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Information Quality ◽  
School Library ◽  
Northwest China ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
The World

This paper provides a study of the school library programs sponsored by the Evergreen Education Foundation (EEF) and identifies the vital role of school libraries in improving students’ information quality. Based on analyzes Strategies for building literacy skills in the library of Tianzhu No.1 High School, the study confirmed the program developed reading and literacy skills among students. As EEF programs continue to expand into other locations in China, it is the authors’ hope that this study may provide useful information and analysis based upon which decisions about future programs can be made. It is also their hope that this study provides impetus for more studies on the rural library programs in other areas of China or programs in other underdeveloped regions of the world.

Web 2.0 and Social Media in Today's Business World

2014 ◽  
pp. 200-221
Author(s):  
Edward T. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Media Policy ◽  
Media Technology ◽  
Important Data ◽  
Business World ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Social Media Policy ◽  
Public Nature ◽  
Social Media Technology

Social media technology is an innovative way for businesses to collaborate, network, and provide a mechanism for individuals to interact. When social media technology is used effectively, it can be a powerful tool for businesses to market themselves and obtain important data on their customers and competitors. Given the importance and public nature of today's consumer opinions, it is vital for companies to present themselves effectively on social media. Some companies and their employees are not familiar with this form of technology and do not realize the massive amount of data social media sites can generate. Therefore, companies need to develop a social media policy and educate their employees on how to analyze and respond to the data produced from social media. This chapter studies Web 2.0 tools and social media in today's business world and provides guidelines of adopting social media for organizations.

Informal Online Learning through the Mediterranean Youth Technology Club

2013 ◽  
pp. 101-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikleia Eteokleous-Grigoriou
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Educational Setting ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
Attitude Changes ◽  
Bridge Building

The Mediterranean Youth Technology Club is a bridge building initiative designed to empower and educate youth, providing them with tools that would enable them to become socially and culturally responsible leaders. Within MYTecC youth simultaneously follow three different but complimentary curricula: English, Social-Virtual, and Technology in an informal educational setting, extensively using Web 2.0 tools. Two MYTecC cycles have been finalized, and a new one is in the process of being initiated. The current study evaluates the effectiveness and impact of MYTecC. It aims to capture the overall MYTecC experience from students’ and instructors’ perspectives. Additionally, it measures the development of youth’s social-cultural and leadership skills, skills and knowledge developed, as well as attitude changes. Finally, it evaluates the role of Web 2.0 tools in achieving the above.

Web 2.0 and Social Media in Today's Business World

2018 ◽  
pp. 1443-1465
Author(s):  
Edward T. Chen
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Media Policy ◽  
Media Technology ◽  
Important Data ◽  
Business World ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Social Media Policy ◽  
Public Nature ◽  
Social Media Technology

Social media technology is an innovative way for businesses to collaborate, network, and provide a mechanism for individuals to interact. When social media technology is used effectively, it can be a powerful tool for businesses to market themselves and obtain important data on their customers and competitors. Given the importance and public nature of today's consumer opinions, it is vital for companies to present themselves effectively on social media. Some companies and their employees are not familiar with this form of technology and do not realize the massive amount of data social media sites can generate. Therefore, companies need to develop a social media policy and educate their employees on how to analyze and respond to the data produced from social media. This chapter studies Web 2.0 tools and social media in today's business world and provides guidelines of adopting social media for organizations.

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