Videos and QR Codes in the Library

Videos and QR Codes  in the Library

Videos

Video are such a fun way to deliver information, and students love to watch them.  In the classroom, videos can be used to introduce a topic, as a re-teach to a lesson previously covered, as enrichment, support etc.  In the library, a media specialist can utilize videos to teach certain procedures such as how to use the online catalog and databases, how to use a web app, advertise a section of the library, advertise activities, and lastly showcase books.  The following were videos that I think would be useful and the most fun to watch for students.

The NHS Library

I thought this video on how to use EBSCOHost could be useful when teaching students how to use databases for research purposes.  It shows students what to do step by step in an easy to follow manner. I enjoyed following Tiger around in the library, and I think students will too. Students will think it's a fun vide while learning about the library.  Tiger models library procedures from start to finish.  He shows students they should sign in when first entering the library, teaches them how to find a book using the online catalog.  Tiger advertises  the different resources available by using a computer to search  for more articles on tigers.  Tiger shoes how fun the library can be by doing a little reading, enjoying some time his friend playing chess and visiting the periodical section .  Tiger also models how to properly check out a book by reminding students that a school id is required. Finally tiger shows students where to return books. 

The Unquiet Library

Creative Commons? What is that?  These are some of the reactions students have when they are told to either provide attribution to their images or use images from the creative commons realm.  This video would be very useful to teach students about some of the places they can search for and find images that are free to use.   Students love watching other students in project videos like this one.  I chose this video because it shows students having fun while learning about Greek Mythology.  Videos like this one can ignite excitement in other students to create their own videos. Pikesville H.S Library  I thought this video would be beneficial to high school students because it provides information they need to know for graduation.  Often times, students don't know what courses are needed to graduate or how many learning hours are required.  I feel that the more they know the better they will be.  Having a video like this one posted on the school's webpage at the beginning of the year for parents and students to watch is a great idea.  

       Students would like this video because it shows that the library can be fun.  It also shows that adults care enough to allow students to do something they'd enjoy.  Having seniors plan and choreograph this scene in the library adds a memorable and positive experience that students can take with them fore ever.


  This video would be beneficial for students because it walks you through how to create a citation for a website using NoodleTools.  The video was very clear and detailed.  

            

Forget the those late paper notices.  This is a better way to bring students awareness about turning in their books on time.  Fun to listen and watch; students would enjoy  it!

Book Trailer 

When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire. But fire is dangerous and powerful, and tragedy strikes. His substance-addicted mother is taken from him. Then he loses the loving generosity of a favorite aunt. A brutal stepfather with a flaming temper and an evil secret makes his life miserable. The one bright light in Gerald's life is his little half sister, Angel, whom he struggles to protect from her father, Jordan Sparks, who abuses her, and from their mother, whose irresponsible behavior forces Gerald to work hard to keep the family together. 

QR Codes

Quick Response Codes can be used in the library in many different ways.  We can create QR codes to advertise books, have students participate in scavenger hunts, link webpages to handouts and for quick responses to a lesson you have previously delivered.  QR codes are easy and fun and offer a neat way to integrate the use of technology.