Teaching for the Future

In this episode we begin the first episode of our two part series on reluctant readers. We talk about the many new approaches teachers, administrators, and librarians are using to get young people to read. In this episode we talk about some of the controversy over some of the tactics being used to entice young people to spend more time in the library.

Also I talk to Mike Mole` as part of our new 'Better Know a Listener Series'. In this short interview we discuss his experience with building accessibility into software at IBM. You can find Mike at his blog at The Fair Life of Mike Mole`. If you are interested in being our next listener/guest for this episode you can leave a comment on Teaching for the Future.com or email me at teachingforthefuture@gmail.com.

Citations:
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(2008, March, 24). Most Challenged Books Include 'Beloved' and 'The Chocolate War'. Washington Post.com, Retrieved 2008, March, 25, from
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O'Crowley, Peggy (2008, April, 1). Once upon a time, in the 21st century. NJ.com. Retrieved 2008, April, 4, from http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-13/1207028247273570.xml&coll=1

Strauss, Valerie (2008, March, 24). Author Works To Prevent Reading's 'Death Spiral'. Washington Post.com, Retrieved 2008, March, 25, from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/23/AR2008032301756.html

Strauss, Valerie (2008, March, 24). Two Pros Offer Tips for Adults to Help Children Choose the Right Stuff to Read. Washington Post.com, Retrieved 2008, March, 25, from
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Strauss, Valerie (2008, March, 24). Question for the Ages: What BooksWhen?. Washington Post.com, Retrieved 2008, March, 25, from
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