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Crip Theory: Cultural Signs of Queerness and Disability
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From School Library Journal
A handy guide for novices or more experienced tech users. A brief introductory chapter lists some user statistics and discusses the development of the medium and how schools and libraries can utilize it. In six conversational chapters, Braun explains podcasting's technical terms, ongoing development, necessary components such as an RSS feed and a feed reader, creating subscriptions, and methods of distribution. A list of 10 viable reasons for school and library involvement in this medium gives even inexperienced librarians encouragement. Advice includes planning; marketing; developing content; whether to be formal or informal in presentation; how to create or use music effectively; and recommendations on purchasing microphones, video cameras, selecting the right software program, etc. Examples of sites and interviews with people responsible for various types of school and library podcasts give insight as to what makes a successful presentation. Additional information in sidebars; a few figures; and an appendix that includes a planning worksheet, a handy list of tools, and a sample podcast feed conclude this useful resource.–Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE
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This book offers information for teachers, librarians, and school media specialists interested in starting a podcast. In clear, step-by-step format, Braun walks readers through the process of creating a podcast, from garnering administrative support to marketing to specific audiences, with examples of sites where readers can listen to or see podcasts in action. Screen shots supplement the text, and boxed areas provide additional information and brief interviews with key individuals familiar with podcasting. An appendix offers links to sites that would be useful tools for podcasting. Other appendixes include a podcast planning worksheet and a sample podcast feed. The book concludes with a glossary, a list of resources, and an index. This is a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about podcasting and utilizing the technology to improve their programming and outreach. A companion Web site is at http://www.leonline.com/listen_up. --Maren Ostergard
15/04/2009
I read this about a year ago. It has taken me this long to digest and appreciate this intriguing book. When I first started to talk about it with older gay men, the reaction was visceral anger. Naturally, homosexual men have struggled against being classified as pathological, celebrating the elimination of homosexuality as a disorder from the psychiatrist's catalogue of pathologies. Some see it as a step backwards from the march toward assimilation, a goal which I do not share.
Yet, there has to be a realistic discussion about seropositivity and the struggles of those who likewise seek access but are barred for other 'disabilities.' Further, there are parallels to be found in class struggle, particularly the need in the U.S. for a national health plan, employment, housing, and the whole lot of things for which people are seeking 'access.'
The author here claims 'crip' in the same way that some claim 'queer.' They are labels applied to segregate out and strip people from access to the very things needed for survival. There is simply too much in common between the various and numerous abject peoples not to notice. Not least, the way in which those terms can be turned around, claimed, and used to resist.
This having been said, I am doubtful how much can be achieved in a classroom. As the old saying went: class consciousness is knowing which side you are on; class struggle is knowing who is there with you. This is a step toward recognizing allies.
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