{"product_id":"cultivating-connected-learning-megan-e-barrett-9781440855382","title":"Cultivating Connected Learning: Library Programs for Youth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you want to boost your library's relevancy and support youth learning, consider incorporating connected learning at your library. This book helps you to realize the potential of this exciting and dynamic trend.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearning doesn't just happen in the classroom: it happens everywhere. The connected learning model supports this principle, asserting that young people learn best when their experiences are interest-driven, peer-supported, and rooted in solid academics. Libraries are the perfect environment for this type of learning, providing a place where teens can connect with each other and with adult mentors to engage with learning material and thrive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book shows you how to cultivate connected learning in your library. You'll discover what the approach involves, its benefits, and what it can look like in various library settings. You'll also learn how to generate support for connecting learning within your library; reimagine your spaces and programs to better support connected learning; integrate technology into programs and services to make it accessible to youth; build partnerships with other libraries as well as other organizations; recruit volunteers; and raise community awareness to increase involvement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Megan E. Barrett,Rebecca J. Ranallo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1440855382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781440855382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2018 pg. 95","brand":"Megan E. Barrett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48065590395135,"sku":"9781440855382","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_49bc31b7-fe62-4554-addf-61cc16fc22d9.jpg?v=1768675980","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cultivating-connected-learning-megan-e-barrett-9781440855382","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}