Digital Technology - Videos and QR Codes in the Library
It has been another week of exploration. I have discovered many uses of videos on YouTube, how to use Animoto to make a book trailer, and how to create a QR Code for the book trailer and embed it into this blog. There is so much information I want to share with as well as some really neat videos created by students, staff, and librarians that demonstrates how they can be used as a resource in libraries.
YouTube
YouTube offers a wide range of videos. One of the YouTube channels I looked at was for the Norman High School Library. There were only a handful of videos on the channel but the "How to Use EBSCOHost" video was very helpful. It walked students through accessing the databases and locating information from reliable sources. I think it was the most helpful video available for students.
One of the other videos that was a lot of fun and gave a tour of the library, including the technology available for students was "Tiger Visits the Norman High School Library." It showcased how the library was set up, how to check out books and where to return them. It also showed students access to computers, tablets, and other resources. The way the video was created made it fun and I believe students would like watching it the best. Both videos and more can be found on the schools YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNHSLibrary/videos.
Another school library YouTube Channel I looked at was The Unquiet Library at Creekview High School in Canton, Georgia. This YouTube channel offered a lot of videos but they were all several years old or more. There haven't been any recent videos added. Having said that, the variety of topics covered was amazing. There were different tutorials and mini-lessons that addressed how to use various online resources and webapps. There were student reflections and videos of school events as well as a video of the Library on Wheels in action. One video I found that would be very helpful to students was "Finding and Using Wikimedia Commons Images." This video covered how to locate and determine if images can be used and how to cite them. I found it very useful myself.
A video that I think students would really like on the Unquiet Library YouTube channel is "Scenes from the Unquiet Library." It shows images of students in the library. I think students would enjoy watching the video because they can see their friends and possibly themselves. It's a way to capture some great memories and share it with others. You can see all of their videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/theunquietlibrary/videos.
I also looked at Pikesville High School Library's YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/pikesvillehslibrary/videos. Like The Unquiet Library, it also has a lot of videos available for students, staff and parents to access. They had informative videos covering financial aid options that as a parent, I would have found useful. The most recent video was from four years ago, but a lot of what is offered is very helpful. One video I found to be helpful for students was "Paperslide Video Student Explaination." I think students could find it really helpful because the project is being explained by their own peers. Often times, when a student doesn't understand what their teacher has told them, hearing it from a peer can make a lot more sense. These kids did great with describing the process of the assignment as well as the enjoyable and more challenging parts.
A video I think students would really like to see on the Pikesville Library YouTube channel is "Senior Party in Library." It shows a senior class letting loose and having fun. They are throwing papers around, getting up on tables and dancing, and having a great time. Even the teacher and librarian get in on it.
The last school library YouTube channel I looked at was for the Bonnie Branch Middle School Media Center, https://www.youtube.com/user/bbmsmedia/videos. Out of all the school library channels, it was my favorite. There were lots and lots of videos that were fun, informative, and creative. There were how to videos for using online tools and resources, commercials promoting the schools store, information about special events, demonstrations of school spirit, student presentations, and library tours. One of the most helpful videos for students is "eResources@BBMS." It explains how to access the different online resources and databases as well as how to perform searches using them.
The media centers YouTube channel also offers very entertaining videos that stress the importance of turning in overdue books. They have taken different movies and songs and created parodies that address this issue. One video that stood out to me the most is "Luke Skywalker Has Overdue Books." I thought it was funny and I think students would really like it, too.
After looking at the different School Library YouTube channels, I realize there are so many uses for YouTube videos. For staff, mini-webinars can be created and shared, offering easy access to professional development. Also, how to videos that explain the way to access the libraries online catalog and databases can be beneficial for staff, students, as well as parents. New books and materials cab be showcased and shared easily through videos as well as displaying student work and advertising upcoming events. As a librarian, videos can also be used by teachers to explain the expectations and requirements of an assignment so students can access it easily. There are endless possibilities when it comes to videos and how they can be used in a library. The library is the hub, the center of a school, where everyone is connected in some way. It is a one-stop shop of information and videos are a great way to share it.
Unfortunately, on my own campus, YouTube is blocked for student use. Teachers have access to some content as long as it fits into the district's parameters. To compensate for this, I have used School Tube and Teacher Tube to find additional videos to accompany content. My district has also purchased Discovery Education for all campuses. It is another great source for educational videos.
Animoto and QR Codes
Animoto, https://animoto.com, is a webapp that allows you to make videos including book trailers. I was really nervous with the thought of trying to create a book trailer myself, but using this program made it easy. First, I had to decide on a book so I went with my all time favorite, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. According to Goodreads, "Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work "her own darling child" and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, "as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print." The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England."
With Animoto, I had to create a free account. Once I set that up, I was able to choose a template. You do have the option to upgrade your plan for a fee to add additional options. Once I had my template, I
located and uploaded images, following copyright laws. I then added the images into the image boxes and added text. I adjusted the length for each frame and trimmed down the length of music to match the trailer. After previewing my work, I saved and published it on Animoto.
The next step in my exploration was discovering how to create QR Codes. I knew what QR Codes were and how to scan them, but I didn't know how to create them. I used Visualead, https://www.visualead.com, to create a QR Code for the book trailer. All I had to do was enter the URL that linked me directly to the book trailer, give it a name and include a brief description, as well as choose an icon, if I wanted to. I then saved it and it was done. It was the easiest thing ever. I had no idea how simple it was.
To view the Pride and Prejudice book trailer I created, scan the QR Code. If you have not already downloaded a free QR Code Scanner to your phone, there are numerous one's available. The one I use is QR Code Reader for Android.
QR Codes can be used in the classroom and in the library. In the classroom, I can see using them as a way for students to locate information in a scavenger hunt to complete their notes or an activity. As a librarian, I can see descriptions, reviews and book trailers being accessed by scanning QR Codes
located on the back of the book. They can also be included in books so students struggling with reading can have it read to them or it could include additional information about the characters or objects in a book. QR Codes can also be located by computers that would link students to instructional videos on how to access the online catalog, databases, and other useful webApps. They can be used to display student information. Videos or podcasts can be created, then linked to a QR Code for easy access by students. Fliers and newsletters can include QR Codes that share specific information and additional details about the school and upcoming events. There are a lot of ways QR Codes can be used in education. I look forward to discovering them.
This past week has definitely been a learning experience for me. I had to step out of my comfort zone and try some new things. I am feeling more confident with embedding videos, images, and now QR Codes into my blog. I also have a much better understanding of ways YouTube videos can be created and shared on a school libraries YouTube Channel. Working with Animoto was a fun adventure in itself. I really enjoyed created the book trailer. It is something that I want to introduce to my colleagues. I think it would be a great addition to an activities menu or individual project. As for QR Codes, they are much easier than what I had anticipated. I can see myself using them in the classroom and eventually as a librarian. Now on to my next adventure in Digital Technology Exploration.
References:
https://www.animoto.com
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. (2000, October 10). Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1885.Pride_and_Prejudice.
https://www.visualead.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/bbmsmedia/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNHSLibrary/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/pikesvillehslibrary/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/theunquietlibrary/videos
YouTube
YouTube offers a wide range of videos. One of the YouTube channels I looked at was for the Norman High School Library. There were only a handful of videos on the channel but the "How to Use EBSCOHost" video was very helpful. It walked students through accessing the databases and locating information from reliable sources. I think it was the most helpful video available for students.
One of the other videos that was a lot of fun and gave a tour of the library, including the technology available for students was "Tiger Visits the Norman High School Library." It showcased how the library was set up, how to check out books and where to return them. It also showed students access to computers, tablets, and other resources. The way the video was created made it fun and I believe students would like watching it the best. Both videos and more can be found on the schools YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNHSLibrary/videos.
Another school library YouTube Channel I looked at was The Unquiet Library at Creekview High School in Canton, Georgia. This YouTube channel offered a lot of videos but they were all several years old or more. There haven't been any recent videos added. Having said that, the variety of topics covered was amazing. There were different tutorials and mini-lessons that addressed how to use various online resources and webapps. There were student reflections and videos of school events as well as a video of the Library on Wheels in action. One video I found that would be very helpful to students was "Finding and Using Wikimedia Commons Images." This video covered how to locate and determine if images can be used and how to cite them. I found it very useful myself.
A video that I think students would really like on the Unquiet Library YouTube channel is "Scenes from the Unquiet Library." It shows images of students in the library. I think students would enjoy watching the video because they can see their friends and possibly themselves. It's a way to capture some great memories and share it with others. You can see all of their videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/theunquietlibrary/videos.
I also looked at Pikesville High School Library's YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/pikesvillehslibrary/videos. Like The Unquiet Library, it also has a lot of videos available for students, staff and parents to access. They had informative videos covering financial aid options that as a parent, I would have found useful. The most recent video was from four years ago, but a lot of what is offered is very helpful. One video I found to be helpful for students was "Paperslide Video Student Explaination." I think students could find it really helpful because the project is being explained by their own peers. Often times, when a student doesn't understand what their teacher has told them, hearing it from a peer can make a lot more sense. These kids did great with describing the process of the assignment as well as the enjoyable and more challenging parts.
A video I think students would really like to see on the Pikesville Library YouTube channel is "Senior Party in Library." It shows a senior class letting loose and having fun. They are throwing papers around, getting up on tables and dancing, and having a great time. Even the teacher and librarian get in on it.
The last school library YouTube channel I looked at was for the Bonnie Branch Middle School Media Center, https://www.youtube.com/user/bbmsmedia/videos. Out of all the school library channels, it was my favorite. There were lots and lots of videos that were fun, informative, and creative. There were how to videos for using online tools and resources, commercials promoting the schools store, information about special events, demonstrations of school spirit, student presentations, and library tours. One of the most helpful videos for students is "eResources@BBMS." It explains how to access the different online resources and databases as well as how to perform searches using them.
The media centers YouTube channel also offers very entertaining videos that stress the importance of turning in overdue books. They have taken different movies and songs and created parodies that address this issue. One video that stood out to me the most is "Luke Skywalker Has Overdue Books." I thought it was funny and I think students would really like it, too.
After looking at the different School Library YouTube channels, I realize there are so many uses for YouTube videos. For staff, mini-webinars can be created and shared, offering easy access to professional development. Also, how to videos that explain the way to access the libraries online catalog and databases can be beneficial for staff, students, as well as parents. New books and materials cab be showcased and shared easily through videos as well as displaying student work and advertising upcoming events. As a librarian, videos can also be used by teachers to explain the expectations and requirements of an assignment so students can access it easily. There are endless possibilities when it comes to videos and how they can be used in a library. The library is the hub, the center of a school, where everyone is connected in some way. It is a one-stop shop of information and videos are a great way to share it.
Unfortunately, on my own campus, YouTube is blocked for student use. Teachers have access to some content as long as it fits into the district's parameters. To compensate for this, I have used School Tube and Teacher Tube to find additional videos to accompany content. My district has also purchased Discovery Education for all campuses. It is another great source for educational videos.
Animoto and QR Codes
Animoto, https://animoto.com, is a webapp that allows you to make videos including book trailers. I was really nervous with the thought of trying to create a book trailer myself, but using this program made it easy. First, I had to decide on a book so I went with my all time favorite, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. According to Goodreads, "Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work "her own darling child" and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, "as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print." The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England."With Animoto, I had to create a free account. Once I set that up, I was able to choose a template. You do have the option to upgrade your plan for a fee to add additional options. Once I had my template, I
located and uploaded images, following copyright laws. I then added the images into the image boxes and added text. I adjusted the length for each frame and trimmed down the length of music to match the trailer. After previewing my work, I saved and published it on Animoto.The next step in my exploration was discovering how to create QR Codes. I knew what QR Codes were and how to scan them, but I didn't know how to create them. I used Visualead, https://www.visualead.com, to create a QR Code for the book trailer. All I had to do was enter the URL that linked me directly to the book trailer, give it a name and include a brief description, as well as choose an icon, if I wanted to. I then saved it and it was done. It was the easiest thing ever. I had no idea how simple it was.
To view the Pride and Prejudice book trailer I created, scan the QR Code. If you have not already downloaded a free QR Code Scanner to your phone, there are numerous one's available. The one I use is QR Code Reader for Android.QR Codes can be used in the classroom and in the library. In the classroom, I can see using them as a way for students to locate information in a scavenger hunt to complete their notes or an activity. As a librarian, I can see descriptions, reviews and book trailers being accessed by scanning QR Codes
located on the back of the book. They can also be included in books so students struggling with reading can have it read to them or it could include additional information about the characters or objects in a book. QR Codes can also be located by computers that would link students to instructional videos on how to access the online catalog, databases, and other useful webApps. They can be used to display student information. Videos or podcasts can be created, then linked to a QR Code for easy access by students. Fliers and newsletters can include QR Codes that share specific information and additional details about the school and upcoming events. There are a lot of ways QR Codes can be used in education. I look forward to discovering them.
This past week has definitely been a learning experience for me. I had to step out of my comfort zone and try some new things. I am feeling more confident with embedding videos, images, and now QR Codes into my blog. I also have a much better understanding of ways YouTube videos can be created and shared on a school libraries YouTube Channel. Working with Animoto was a fun adventure in itself. I really enjoyed created the book trailer. It is something that I want to introduce to my colleagues. I think it would be a great addition to an activities menu or individual project. As for QR Codes, they are much easier than what I had anticipated. I can see myself using them in the classroom and eventually as a librarian. Now on to my next adventure in Digital Technology Exploration.References:
https://www.animoto.com
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. (2000, October 10). Retrieved from https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1885.Pride_and_Prejudice.
https://www.visualead.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/bbmsmedia/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNHSLibrary/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/pikesvillehslibrary/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/theunquietlibrary/videos
Wow! You offer so much valuable information in this one blog post. I liked the "Tiger Visits the Norman High Library," I would love to create an introduction and tour video of my library like this one. I really liked your book trailer, the images you found worked perfectly; some of the text was hard to read because it blended into some of the background pictures but overall I think you did a great job. Also, your QR code looks super cool!
ReplyDeleteI loved the information on your Animoto and QR Codes section! Pride and Prejudice is my all time favorite book and movie. I am overwhelmed with excitement on watching your book trailer. I have to agree with Sarah that the writing was hard to read but nonetheless excellent work!
ReplyDeleteI really like the idea of including the QR code, the animoto, comics, youtube vidoes, and more to add on an activity menu for students on all type of English, science, other subjects, etc...
ReplyDeleteI loved all your ideas on how you can incorporate QR codes to support student learning. As a math team, we make Youtube videos of the steps to solving certain concepts we go over. We create QR codes for our videos and have students paste the QR code in their journal. This makes accessing our videos easy and effective for our students. I will be keeping your ideas in mind for the future.
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