In today's blog post I will be highlighting the use of YouTube, Animoto, and QR codes in school libraries. Teens in today's society love technology, so it is important to incorporate technology into the school library program. Let's start with YouTube in school libraries. There are so many ways that YouTube can be incorporated into school libraries. For example, YouTube can be used to upload and view book trailers, library procedures videos, and to highlight library activities. As I explored YouTube and how it was used in school libraries I took a closer look at some school library YouTube channels. The first school I looked into was the Norman High School Library.
Tiger Visits the Norman High Library-
I added this video because I thought it was fun and that the students would enjoy watching it. It also gives them a great look at what's available in their library. I thought it was such a cute idea to promote the use of the library.
Getting Started with the NHS Library Website -
This is a great tool for students to use that shows them how to use the library website and how to find the resources that they might need.
The Unquiet Library
Finding and Using Wikimedia Common Images-
This is a useful video for students on how to find copyright friendly images.
Mini Lesson: How to register or Login to Easybib-
I thought this would be a great video for students to watch to give them step-by-step directions on how to register for Easybib that they could follow themselves.
Pikesville High School Library
Hashtag Awesome School Counselor-
I thought this was a great way for the librarian and the counselor to collaborate and show this video to classes that came to the library. Students would enjoy watching it.
The Panthers Library @ Pikesville HS-
I added this because I felt it showcased what students at the school were reading and how they participated in different library activities.
Old Spice Overdue-
This was a great video starring the students from the school in a PSA for overdue books. I thought it was pretty creative, it pokes fun at the Old Spice commercials on tv. Students like to be involved and on camera.
Another great student created PSA video about overdue books. I thought teens would love this since they're such huge fans of Twilight.
Animoto
The next tool I want to talk about is Animoto. When I initially read that our next assignment was to create a book trailer. I became very nervous, because I thought it would be a difficult to do. I've seen book trailers on YouTube and I always thought they were pretty awesome, but figured they were difficult to make. It took me some time to put it together, but I had a good time making my book trailer. Animoto is a user friendly tool that makes creating book trailers pretty easy. I signed up for the free educator account and it was a matter of adding pictures/images, music, and text.
Lastly, I went to www.qrstuff.com and I created a QR Code for my book trailer. It was really simple and all I had to do was select the data type, enter the video’s URL, and select the color for my QR Code and then it is ready for download. I liked using Animoto and QR Stuff because they were both easy to use and very effective.
QR Codes
QR Codes are a fun way to get students engaged in the school library program. Not only will students enjoy discovering what the QR Code will lead to, but they will also enjoy scanning the code with their electronic devices. QR Codes can also be used for research, library tours and listening centers. Below you will find information about the book that I selected for my book trailer and QR Code: How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad Hills.
Scan the QR Code to view my book trailer.
Enjoy the book trailer!
Your book trailer was really cute! You have good ideas for using qr codes in libraries. I also thought your collection of videos was great, especially the Old Spice one. That boy did a very good job!
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