Dresang, the informationseeking behavior of youth in the digital environment, library trends 54 2005. Books for youth in a digital age, was developed in the mid1990s. Books for youth in a digital age, which was published. She was born to ruth rudder and gideon timberlake, md, on october 21, 1941, in. She did graduate work in library science at ucla and received a phd from the university of wisconsinmadison. The multilayered, nonlinear, nonsequential, graphic, interactive nature of digitized communication and the affinity of. Fisher, sanda erdelez, and lynne mckechnie medford, nj. Books for youth in a digital age 1999, provided librarians and teachers with a framework for understanding multicultural childrens literature in.
Guidelines for school library media programs aasl, 2009 speak of multiple literacies, a continuing. Books for youth in a digital age 1999, grew out of conversations with colleagues that were facilitated by her service on book award and. What dresang does not wholly convince readers of is that these books have anything in common or how they fit into the construct of what she calls radical. May 17, 2009 radical change theory and synergistic reading for digital age youth radical change theory and synergistic reading for digital age youth dresang, eliza t. Radical change theory and synergistic reading for digital age. Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education, 8 3, 277293. Eliza timberlake dresang, phd eliza timberlake dresang, phd, age 72 of seattle, wa, passed away on april 21, 2014. Dresang which explains the synergistic amalgamation of changing resources and youth in the digital age. This tribute presents a multifaceted, multivoiced perspective on the career and work of the late dr. Eliza dresang obituary seattle, wa the seattle times. Influence of the digital environment on literature for. Abele reported that radical change books require a higher level of interaction for readers and that the books would make good partners with technology in classroom teaching to attract digital youth.
In the 1997 article, she applied radical change to explain this re. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education cite journal, v8 n3 p277293 2008. Books for youth in a digital age wilson, 1999 died april 21, 2014 from cancer. Books for youth in a digital age is cited for its radical change theory. This paper seeks to define inclusive practice as applied radical change theory rct. Young children and radical change characteristics in. Describes the concept of radical change, a theoretical construct that identifies and explains books with characteristics reflecting the types of interactivity, connectivity, and access that permeate the emerging digital society. Dresang, florida state university radical change, a theory described in my 1999 book, radical change. A theory developed and applied here to identify and analyze childrens and young adult literature reflecting the interactivity, connectivity, and access of the digital world. It provides a lens through which to analyse, the effect radical changes in digital technologies have in facilitating concomitant changes such as forms, formats, perspectives. I was truly fortunate to have an opportunity to take up her work and further develop her theory of radical change.
The result is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking look at ya and childrens contemporary literature that shows how handheld books are changing. Radical change theory and synergistic reading for digital. The informationseeking behavior of youth in the digital. Eliza dresang obituary, readalikes for gary paulsens. Eliza held the endowed beverly cleary professorship in children and youth services. Radical change theory, youth information behavior, and school. She was widely known for her 1999 book, radical change. Elizabeth lennox keyser, 1999 todays students think and process information. Radical change, a theory described in eliza dresang s 1999 book, radical change. Books for youth in a digital age 1999, grew out of conversations with colleagues that were facilitated by her. Books for youth in a digital age by eliza t dresang, hw wilson editor about this title. The impetus for the book grew out of eliza dresang s observation that printed books with nonlinear, interactive qualities appeal strongly to contemporary children. Books for youth in a digital age is cited for its radical change theory which posits a positive fundamental shift in reading interaction for children because of digital books and hypertext formats. Radical change and digital age readers 95 and change as well as the combined term.
A radical change, an unalterable transformation in form and content, is underway in handheld books for youth, influenced by the digital environment of the 1990s. For example, indicators for radical change books include words. The most apt metaphor to describe radical change is a rhizome. This 2007 award winner shows how printed books are changing in step with positive developments in the digital world, and how librarians, teachers, and parents can recognize and appreciate good books for youth that. The evolution and application of radical change theory in the 1997 issue of library trends, children and the digital library, dresang 1997 introduced the theory of radical change for the first time in a. What dresang does not wholly convince readers of is that these books have anything in common or how they fit into the construct of what she calls radical change. The impetus for the book grew out of eliza dresangs observation that printed books with nonlinear, interactive qualities appeal strongly to contemporary children. Dresang, radical change, in theories of information behavior, ed.
She was a professor of library science at the university of washington, and a popular speaker at library conferences. Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education, 8 3, 294304. Radical change theory and synergistic reading for digital age youth radical change theory and synergistic reading for digital age youth dresang, eliza t. The study was intended to support classroom research and classroom practice, as well as explore definitions of radical in light of this sample of current childrens literature. The result is a thoughtful and thoughtprovoking look at ya and childrens contemporary literature that shows how handheld books are changing in todays digital world. The multilayered, nonlinear, nonsequential, graphic, interactive nature of digitized communication and the affinity of children for it are examined. The word radical derives from the latin radix, meaning root. She worked as a librarian and a professor of library science. It serves as a lens through which to examine, explain, and ultimately, use contemporary literature for youth growing up in the digital age.
Sep 22, 2005 the informationseeking behavior of these cyberkids, growing up digital, has raised numerous questions among researchers and educators. Notes to radical change dresang e t1999 preface and what. What she has provided is a valuable overview of the recent evolution of childrens literature and a wonderful resource list of what the author calls handheld books that. Dresang 1999 dresang, 2008a dresang, 2008bdresang, 2009 developed the theory of radical change to explain the changes primarily in books for youth and, as a consequence, in the reading. A much deeper and more comprehensive explanation of radical change appears in radical change. Dresang s original radical change typology applied to youth literature radical change types. Since i first met her in 2005, she has shaped me as a scholar and educator. Books for youth in a digital age by hw wilson isbn. It serves as a lens through which to examine, explain, and ultimately, use contemporary literature for. The original radical change theory has proved itself to be robust in terms of providing understanding and prediction of alterations in books for youth dresang, 2008. Influence of the digital environment on literature for youth.
Eliza dresang was a champion of childrens literature and digital resources. Dresang, 2009 and radical userorientation archival theory huvila, 2008 in a complex, multiplestakeholder. She was delighted when i asked her if i could refine and expand her. The informationseeking behavior of these cyberkids, growing up digital, has raised numerous questions among researchers and educators. Eliza t dresang offers a conceptual framework for understanding and evaluating. The theory of radical change, which is based on the digital age principles of interactivity, connectivity, and access, is suggested as a lens to reexamine existing research on youth informationseeking behavior in the digital environment. This 2007 award winner shows how printed books are changing in step with positive developments in the digital world, and how librarians, teachers, and. Books for youth in a digital age dresang, 1999 is a landmark work. Dresang asstract a radical change, an unalterable transformation in form and content, is underway in handheld books for youth, influenced by the digital envi ronment of the 1990s.
Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education, 83, 294304. It identifies changes in forms and formats, perspectives, and boundaries in this body of literatureall changes related. Eliza was an active member of alise and a beloved mentor to many members of the youth services special interest group. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. It is also essential to delve a bit deeper into the meaning of interactivity, connectivity, and access. Radical change dresang s 1999 radical change framework. Type one of the radical change theory is changing forms and formats of the text. She graduated from emory university before becoming a spanish teacher. While many of the changes appearing in canadian picture books between 2005 and 2015 might be predicted through the standard categories of radical change dresang, 1999, other findings also emerged that suggest new radical change considerations. On 4212014, the university of washington ischool community lost eliza dresang, a respected friend, colleague, teacher and community member. Eliza dresang obituary, readalikes for gary paulsens lawn boy. Radical change theory radical change is a theory coined by eliza t.
Searching for an answer we the authors met and served together on the american library association committee that honored the book, black and white macaulay, 1990 with the 1991 caldecott award, as the most distinguished picture book of the year. Notes to radical change dresang e t1999 preface and. The impetus for the book grew out of eliza dresangs observation that printed books with nonlinear, interactive qualities appeal strongly to contemporary. This 2007 award winner shows how printed books are changing in step w.
Books for youth in a digital age dresang, 1999 is a landmark work that examines ways in which young readers are affected by the digital age. Her theory was initially used to identify and analyze literature for youth reflecting the interactivity, connectivity, and access of the digital world. Dresang florida state university radical change, a theory described in my 1999 book, radical change. Highlights innovative ways that authors, illustrators, and designers incorporate these features into books for contemporary children, noting childrens affinity for. W hen i was younger, a lot of the books i read had a. Radical change theory, postmodernism, and contemporary. As i prepared this reflection on my book, i realized that radical change was then and is still the only theory of which i am aware that makes this connection between printed books for youth and the digital environment. Contemporary issues in technology and teacher education, 83, 277293. Dresang has developed a theory called radical change, which is explained in her awardwinning book, radical change. Radical change and its thesis are well known among.
Mar 01, 2010 radical change theory developed by eliza t. Dresang was best known for her theory of radical change, which. Radical change, a theory described in eliza dresangs 1999 book, radical change. The changing reader is one that is now concerned with interactivity. Radical change theory, youth information behavior, and. I also discuss the possibilities for language, literacy, and literary development afforded by picture books with radical change characteristics. Books for youth in a digital age hardcover author eliza t. To reflect these changes, the standards for the 21stcentury learner aasl, 2007, standards for the 21stcentury learner in action aasl, 2009, and empowering learners. Radical change theory describes, explains, and predicts how youth interact with books in the digital age and how childrens book publishing has. Eliza t dresang offers a conceptual framework for understanding and evaluating literature for children and young adults within the context of digital information and how it is presented. Desang and kyungwon koh an expanded theory slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Radical change revisted dresang e t2008 radical change. The radical change theory is a literature based theory. This yearly event is for library school professors and doctoral students to share research and network with colleagues.
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