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Thursday September 5, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Alternative Literacy is the process of teaching children and young adults literacy skills through non-traditional means. In this presentation, I cover three big examples of this: graphic novels, tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), and video games. Further, I provide an overview of how educators, librarians, and individuals can implement them into their work or daily life. In this presentation, you can expect to learn: -What Alternative Literacy is and What Benefits it Has -Definitions of Graphic Novels, TTRPGs, and Video Games -Why Graphic Novels, TTRPGs, and Video Games are effective in teaching literacy -How to utilize Graphic Novels, TTRPGs, and Video Games in Libraries and Classrooms

Learning Outcomes:
  1. To Learn the Definitions of Alternative Literacy, Graphic Novels, TTRPGs, and Video Games is and What Benefits They Have.
  2. To gain an understanding of how Graphic Novels, TTRPGs, and Video Games are effective in teaching literacy.
  3. To learn how to utilize Graphic Novels, TTRPGs, and Video Games in Libraries and Classrooms.
Speakers
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Sarah Vail

Library Specialist, Garfield County Public Library
Hi! My name is Sarah, and I am a Colorado native, originally from the beautiful front range. I now live in Glenwood Springs with my lovely cat, Colonel Turtle. I have been working with the Garfield County Library District for over two years, specializing in teen programming and collections... Read More →
Thursday September 5, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
Torreys (Summit Gallery Peaks 11, 12): Second Floor

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