📹 Camera's Rolling in 3, 2, 1... Let's All Head to the Library and Get Ourselves a Book
Lights, camera, action! Videos in the library, for the library, and made by the library are great resources. The content, topics, and possibilities for video creation in the library are endless! Videos can be used to promote the library and its collection by creating book trailers or booktalks. Videos can also be created to teach students the how to's of conducting research, searching databases, accessing the catalog, the topics are unlimited. Videos can also provide guided tours of the library, promote book clubs, upcoming events such as book fairs, author visits, and so much more. I am beyond excited to create and use videos to help promote my library. I am also looking forward to working with students and staff to help them create their own amazing videos. The following are some examples of library channels located on YouTube that have created some great videos to teach their students and promote the library.
@BBMSMEDIA
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@PIKESVILLEHSLIBRARY
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@THEUNQUIETLIBRARY
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QR Codes: Open Camera, Point, Focus, Click...and You're Off!
QR Codes or Quick Response Codes provide quick and easy access to material. QR codes are great sources for linking students directly to websites, videos, or documents. QR codes can also be used to link students to read alouds which they can listen to by simply scanning the code using the camera on their iPads or phones. This is a great option for emerging and struggling readers or anyone who wants to enjoy a good book. Students may also use QR codes to create their own responses and share their work with others. Using QR codes in the library is great for providing students with an interactive experience.
Check out how I used a QR code to share a book trailer that I created using Animoto. Here's a brief synopsis of the book I chose for my trailer, Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny.
"The first in the much-loved Knuffle Bunny series, join Trixie, her dad and her favourite stuffed bunny in this award-winning and brilliantly observed cautionary tale. A Caldecott Honor book from the creator of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and That Is Not a Good Idea!, this is the brilliantly true-to-life tale of what happens when Daddy's in charge and things go terribly, hilariously wrong. Merging expressive cartoon-esque illustrations with beautiful black-and-white photographs of New York, the visually striking story follows Daddy, Trixie and Knuffle Bunny on their trip to the neighbourhood Laundromat. But their adventure takes a dramatic turn when Trixie realizes somebunny's been left behind...And no matter how hard she tries to tell dad, he just doesn't understand!"
-Book Cover Image and Summary retrieved from Google Books & Publisher
Scan the QR code below and check out my book trailer for Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny. Hope you enjoy!
Hi Virginia! Love your book trailer! Also really like the idea of having students scan QR codes for read aloud! What a suggestion! Very neat! I'm thinking of extending on that awesome idea and having parents read books. Imagine how excited the kids will be when they scan QR code read alouds of their parents. Great post!
You have such creative ideas for using QR codes in the library! The idea you had about creating QR codes that children to scan and listen to a book sparked an idea: what if kids could also scan QR codes and listen to book talks (created by students) to help them choose a book? Now I'm feeling nerdy🤓 Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
The creation of comics and cartoons provides an excellent opportunity to empower students to be creators and create their very own stories through pictures and words. Comics can be used in a variety of ways to allow for learning and self expression. There are several apps that are available to aid in the creation of comics and cartoons, below are a few of my creations and reviews of the following apps: Fotojet, Pixton, and MakeBeliefComix. Fotojet Photo Comic Maker Fotojet is a free online photo comic maker that allows you to use your own photos to create comics. This site was very user friendly and creating a comic was so easy and fun! The site allows you the ability to create and use a free plan option or you may purchase one of the following plan options: $6.99/month or $39.99 billed annually. The free plan option does provide access to several template options, access to stock photos or you can upload your own, add text, graphics, and backgrounds. Although, purchasing a plan does p
Read any interesting blogs lately? Follow several different bloggers? An RSS (Really Simple Syndication) Feed Reader may be just what you need. After reading Lindsay Liedke's article, 6 Best Free RSS Readers (2023) Edition , I was able to view and choose a feed reader that would work best for me. Liedke shared the following free feed readers: Feedly , Inoreader , NewsBlur , Feedreader Online , Feeder , and Good News . I initially tried Good News , but just felt overwhelmed by all the news stories that were immediately shared with me based on current trends. Being that this was my first time using an RSS feed reader, I wanted something with a more simplified feel. I also looked into Inoreader , however after clicking on certain articles, I was prompted to upgrade my subscription to see the full article and I got a bit annoyed. Next, was Feedly , and I immediately loved the ease of the website and the app. I was able to search for my interests first and choose the blogs that I wante
For Starters...What Exactly is UDL? UDL stands for Universal Design for Learning and is defined by the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) as a "framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all the people based on scientific insights into how humans learn" (Robinson, D. E., 2017). The goal of UDL is to minimize barriers to improve and maximize learning for all diverse learners. UDL is founded on three guiding principles: Engagement , the " WHY " of learning, Action & Expression , the " HOW " of learning, and Representation , the " WHAT " of learning. The CAST website provides excellent resources that further explain the UDL framework . Are You Already Using Some of the Guiding Principles in Your Classroom? While UDL may seem like a new concept to you, odds are you are most likely already incorporating some aspect of UDL into your classroom. I personally find that while I am already implementing some aspects of each o
Hi Virginia! Love your book trailer! Also really like the idea of having students scan QR codes for read aloud! What a suggestion! Very neat! I'm thinking of extending on that awesome idea and having parents read books. Imagine how excited the kids will be when they scan QR code read alouds of their parents. Great post!
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DeleteYou have such creative ideas for using QR codes in the library! The idea you had about creating QR codes that children to scan and listen to a book sparked an idea: what if kids could also scan QR codes and listen to book talks (created by students) to help them choose a book? Now I'm feeling nerdy🤓 Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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