R U Communicating?
Speaking the Language of Millennials
A Program at ALA's Annual Conference 2008 in Anaheim, CA
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THE SPECSWho: The University Libraries Section of ACRL What: A program at the 2008 Annual Conference of the American Library Association in Anaheim, California. When: 1:30-3:30pm, Saturday, June 28th Where: Disneyland North BR, Disneyland Hotel Why: The question of how to effectively communicate with our students is always important, but has become even more crucial in a digitized world. QUESTIONS? Want to know more about the program? Visit the programs page on the conference website or email the planning committee. | ABSTRACTTechnology and electronic social networking are pervasive among today’s college students. Cell phones, iPods, IM, MySpace, and FaceBook are just some of the tools these students use daily. Communicating in a meaningful way and finding teachable moments with these multitasking Millennials can truly be a challenge. In this session, we will learn to navigate the world of digital communication with the help of a panel of leading researchers—and the true experts, a group of Millennial students. THE SPEAKERS |
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