Because students are drawn to the tech world and constantly plugged into it, it's especially important that we continue to teach in a way that accommodates their technology driven selves. Youtube is pretty spectacular in that you can find videos in just about every category/topic imaginable. Some teachers and libraries are utilizing this vehicle as a way to to engage and communicate with students. Below are some techy libraries in action. Check it out!
Norman High School Library
Most helpful for students: How to use Ebsco
I believe this video will be extremely helpful for students that may need a visual example as to how to navigate through Ebsco through it's various search fields when they need to read up on a particular subject or conduct research.
Students would probably like best: Freedom to Read
Through this video students will gain an appreciation for reading whatever they desire and learn about various books that are frequently challenged and even banned!
The Unquiet library
Most helpful for students: Library on Wheels
I think this is a fantastic way to promote literacy and take the books to them. Sometimes students don't find the time or take the time to visit the library, so I think this is the perfect way to remedy that! Plus, this will prevent a lot of late fees.
Students would probably like best: Greek Mythology Vids.
Students will enjoy watching each others' projects as they creatively present about Greek Mythology.
Pikesville HS Library
Most helpful for students: Financial Aid Workshop
This would be especially helpful for students who need guidance/assistance in the process that need a refresher or simply those who couldn't attend.
Students would probably like best: Hip Hop Day
Students celebrate Black History Month with Black literature and Skype with the Flocabulary rapper.
BBMS Media
Most helpful for students: How to write an annotated bibliography
Students will find this helpful and visually informative when needing to create an annotated bibliography.
Students would probably like best: Overdue "Hotline" Parody
Student will get a kick out of this catchy parody all while getting the message.
* These are all fantastic ways to promote the library, events, and literacy. I plan on doing the same for mine in order to showcase book club members, author visits, book club activities, acquisition parties. I believe this will create a safe, fun and learning environment for all to visit!!
QR CODES in the Library and classroom
QR codes have become a thing now in education! They are even a bigger deal because according to Andrew Miller they can facilitate an online search a lot faster, saves the trees, accommodates 21st century learners, it creates an interactive way of learning in the classroom along with many other great uses in the classroom! I definitely plan to start putting these ideas into action! Below is a novel for which I created an Animato book trailer for.
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/QR-codes-teaching-andrew-miller
Wonder by R.J. Palacio is an incredible story that I enjoyed reading to my students last year. It is a powerful story about acceptance, friendship and kindness. Scan and take a look at my book trailer!
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August Pullman wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things. He eats ice cream. He plays on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside.
But Auggie is far from ordinary. Ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids don't get stared at wherever they go.Born with a terrible facial abnormality, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life, in an attempt to protect him from the cruelty of the outside world. Now, for the first time, he's being sent to a real school - and he's dreading it. All he wants is to be accepted - but can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all?
*Cover image and synopsis from Good Reads.
Scan QR code to view an Animoto book trailer on Wonder by: R.J. Palacio
