technology tools for school libraries
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Technology Tools for our School Librariesby Lisa
Koch
Lisa Koch•Librarian at Robert E. Lee High School in Fairfax, VA
•Graduate Student at Old Dominion University, School Library Program
•MLIS from University of Texas
Email: [email protected]: http://www.unboundlibrary.com/
Why Use Technology Tools in our Libraries?
“Today’s students need to develop information skills that will enable them to use technology as an important tool for learning, both now and in the future.”--Empowering Learners, p.
12
My top technology tools for the library classroom are:• Easel.ly
• QRCodesMonkey
• ThinkLink
• Powtoon
Image Source: Richard Stephenson (June 25, 2012). life-toolbox--richardstep-unleash-your-strengths. CC BY 2.0
Easel.ly
What’s Easel.ly?• An online tool for
making infographics
Where to find it: http://www.easel.ly/
Screenshot from: https://www.easel.ly/home
Using Easel.ly with Students
Using Easel.ly with Students
Infographic Created using http://www.easel.lyKoch, L. (2016). Women in Computer Programming. CC-BY-NC-SA
Easel.lyAdvantages Limitations
- Not all templates are free
- Requires log in- It’s easy to lose
track of time
-fits easily into many content areas-can be quick to use-accessible to students
GwynethJones -The Daring Librarian! (September 2011) Code Scanning for Parents. CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
-Short for Quick Response Code-like a bar code-read with smartphone QR Code Reader App (like i-nigma)
QR Codes:What are they?
QRCodeMonkey
Where to find it: http://www.qrcode-monkey.com/
Screenshot from: QRCodeMonkey
QR Codes in the Curriculum
Include the Librarian in your scavenger hunt!Image Source: Nazereth College. Two girls scan the QR code on the back of the t-shirt of the Nazareth College president. (August 2011). CC BY 2.0
QR Code Library Scavenger Hunt (by ALA):http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/conferencesandevents/ecollab/lpd/FindingYourWayUsingQRCodes.pdf
QR Codes in the Curriculum
Link to a Summer Reading List Website and send out on
bookmarks, posters or business cards
Image Source: screenshot of Passport to Reading booklist: http://summerreads2016.blogspot.com/p/summer-book-list.html
QR Code to promote Summer Reading List. Made with QRCodeMonkey
QRCodeMonkey
QR Code to promote Summer Reading List. Made with QRCodeMonkey
Advantages Limitations
- Requires mobile device app
- Users need to follow curiosity and explore codes
-is excellent way to promote information -doesn’t take up much space-fun addition to library space and classroom
Making Tagged Images using ThinkLink
What’s ThinkLink?• Tool for hyperlinking and tagging images and
videos
Where to find it: https://www.thinglink.com/
ThinkLink with Students
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/153550844699082754
Created with ThingLink. Original Image Source: Strebe (15 August 2011). Winkel triple projection SW. CC BY-SA 3.0
ThinkLink in the Curriculum
https://www.thinglink.com/scene/261551679067914240
ThinkLinkAdvantages Limitations
-Some types of content and advanced features are not free-Great results require planning, good information and high quality resources-requires account creation and log in
-fits easily into many content areas-can be quick to use-accessible to students-fun way to display information
What is Powtoon?
Where to find it:https://www.powtoon.com/
Librarian Introduction Video
Ways to Use Powtoon in the Library
Image Source Nicole Fuller. Library/Powtoon Demo. (2016). CC BY 2.0
Library Tour Video
Library Rules that are interesting!Image Source: Glyn Library (Oct 16, 2014). 5 Top tips for using the Library
PowtoonAdvantages Limitations
-it takes time to make Powtoon videos—will require patience-Not all content is available for free-May appeal most to middle school and younger students
-great for introduction videos-high entertainment value
