The blog I am posting provides YouTube
videos created by librarians and students.
I also included a book trailer created with animoto and a QR code that
links to it.
YouTube videos
Pikesville library
SnapShot of the Panthers Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zat-1kHF5sY
In viewing both YouTube videos, I think the
animoto video of the Panthers Library is most helpful. It informs students of the activities and 21st
century tools the library implements together with teachers for student
learning. Additionally, students will
probably like both videos because it involves pictures of them in the library.
The unquiet library
The importance of choice for igniting
student passion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZUTsyfY8m4
It will be kind of hard to select a video
from the “Unquiet Librarian”. The first
one is needed in order to understand how to complete the instructor’s
assignment. The second video promotes
student creativity for problem solving and promotes reading from a student’s
perspective. Students will definitely
like the second YouTube video the most.
It think they would see it as more meaningful because they will be able
to relate to it.
Calypso: NHS Library
Getting Started with NHS Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjpxzgZQkZM
From the videos I selected, I think it
would be most helpful to view “Getting Started with NHS Library. The librarian explains in detail how to use
the library website. Students will probably prefer the video with the tiger
visiting the library.
BBMS Media
Overdue Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYS7t4vYsQw
Students will definitely prefer to see the
BBMS Media YouTube videos. Both videos I
selected are very creative and engaging.
I could see my son wanting to create his own video.
Animoto
I really like using animoto, it is simple
and user friendly. I had no problems
registering for it. It guided me step by step to create my video.
The book trailer
I decided to make was “Monster” by Myers.
The style of the book and the story behind it caught my attention. Unfortunately, it is true how one wrong
choice can ruin one’s life and change somebody else’s. It is an amazing story to introduce our
teenage students of how everything we do has consequences either good or
wrong. In the story, Steve was accused
of being an accessory to murder because he participated in the robbery by given
a signal to his partners that coast was clear.
I recalled discussing with my husband that I felt sorry for Steve if he
got life sentence. Why was he going to be penalized with the same vigor as the
one who actually fired the gun? But as
my husband said –If he did participate, he should also be held accountable for
the actions and was part of the reason the man got killed. He made a wrong
decision and like everything there are consequences for it. Furthermore, I feel I still need practice
creating book trailers but as the saying goes -practice makes perfect-.
Cover page and
synopsis by amazon.com
This New
York Times bestselling
novel and National Book Award nominee from acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers
tells the story of Steve Harmon, a teenage boy in juvenile detention and on
trial. Presented as a screenplay of Steve's own imagination, and peppered with
journal entries, the book shows how one single decision can change our whole
lives.
QR Code links to Book Trailer.
QR Codes
QR Codes can be
used in the library as a scavenger hunt to introduce genres and even be a good
way to introduce a book. The librarian
can record her/himself and have students scan it to find out information about
the book of the week- about the author and brief introduction about the book.
It is an excellent tool to promote Award winning books, students work, book
reviews, and reading renaissance. QR
Codes can basically be in any item inside the library that can provide a set of
instructions of how to use it. For
example, next to the reference shelf to provide information of reference
materials. Close to the computer lab listing the usernames and passwords for
the different databases. In addition
have a QR code in the school newsletter that when scanned, it will inform users
of activities happening in the library. For students and staff members that
don’t have a device to scan the QR codes you could provide a short URL that
will direct you to the same link as the QR code.
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI love your idea about putting the QR code in the school newsletter to inform students and parents of library happenings. I also liked the idea of using them for award winning books. I can't wait to use QR codes in the library this fall. Great post!
Buffie Smith
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI agree that the BB Middle School videos are very creative. I used Animoto for my book trailer too. I also found it very easy to use. I like your ideas of using QR codes in the library: providing reference information and database information. Including it with the campus newsletter is another great idea. Thank you for sharing. ;0) Jill
The book you chose would be a great read for the older kiddos. You are right. One bad decision could change so much so fast. I also liked the videos that were posted by BB Middle. I spent a whole lot of time chuckling instead of getting my blog completed. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePutting QR codes in the school or library newsletter is a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
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