Time to Buckle Down

I have been having a blast starting to really dig into the project that this blog is coordinating. This ebook that we are working to  pull together on digital reading or “Digiliteracy” as we have been calling it, is quite the undertaking but I really think we have some great ideas starting to form! I have put together a rough Table of Contents with a few ideas about how we could possibly organize everyone’s wonderful ideas. I also tried to put together some creative ways to tie in the works of literature we will be using as our filter for our different subjects.

Working Table of Contents:

The Challenges of Reading in the Age of Technology:

The Death of the Physical Book. And “So it Goes.”
Digital literature has lead to a disconnect that must be overcome.
By Nathan Schovill

“Where is Atticus Finch When We Need Him? Author’s On Trial.”
Digital connections has increased tremendously the communication between readers and authors. This feedback could be hindering the creative process of authors.
By Emily Larsen

“This Land is My Land.”
The digital age has in part inspired a culture of entitlement. This view combined with accessibility has promoted piracy and copy-right infringement.
By Shelby

The Social Experience of Digiliteracy:

“From Kilindree to Bayern. Finding Our Place”
An important aspect of readers experience will be figuring out how they fit into the new world of Digital Reading.
By Saren Bennet

“Scullery Maid at The Ball. Reading As a Social Experience.”
Reading has always been a distinctly isolated experience. As reading becomes more social finding proper “training” is essential.
By Jenna Rassmussen

“When Obedience Doesn’t Have to be a Curse.”
There are distinct social rules on Goodreads and Amazon. If readers take learn these rules and become active members of these sites their experience will be enhanced.
By Meghan Derrick

The Distinct Advantages of Digital Reading:

“Putting Aside ‘Pride and Prejudice.’ How Digital Reading Provides Second Chances” OR “Mr. Darcy’s Letter to the Digital Reader. How Perceptions Are Changing.”
Digital literature provides increased availability of classical texts, which in turn promotes many more to give them a “second chance.”
By Leah Smartt

“All At Once. The Tralfamadorian Experience of Literature in the Digital Age.”
The age of digital reading has lead to readers knowing the beginning from the end when they approach a work; this change does not take away from the experience, rather it enlarges it.
By Nathan Scovill

“eReaders: Our Own Personal “Givers.” Digital Reading Make Us All Jonas.”
Literature expands our experiences and the accessibility of ebooks makes “memories” more available to all of us.
By Lauren Sullivan

“Join Jonas and Gabriel On the Sled of New Literacy.”
Although using caution is important, we should move forward without fear to a better world ahead in the modern reading experience.
By Lauren Sullivan

 “Are You Leaving the Right Shoe at the Right Ball?”
Online algorithms provide users of digital resources with many services. Awareness of what footprints you are leaving will improve your new literary experience.
By Jenna Rassmussen

“Meet Boo Radley. How Online Reviews Introduce Us to the Unknown.”
Online reviews have given readers the benefit of knowing so much more about a book than they would have in the past. This increased knowledge can diminish fears and encourage more reading.”
By Emily Larsen

“Mandy’s Magical Book and the “Magic” of Renting eBooks.”
Books are more accessible than ever with the possibility of renting electronic texts. This comes with distinct advantages to readers, publishers, and authors.
By Meghan Derrick

So there we are! I know it is a very simple format, but I am a firm believer that things should be as simple as possible.

I think that it would be very neat for us to include a section with our suggestions on improvements that could be made to Kindle, Goodreads, and Amazon to make each of them what they need to be for digital reading to move ahead. I think our exposure to these platforms would give us some authority on this subject and I think that if we had insightful arguments that we truly could make an impact in the digiliterate world.