vaasl conference presentation

 Technology:

The Heartbeat of a 21st Century Library

Presenter: Terry HillNovember 6, 2014

Teacher, Librarian, Technology Superhero

Four Essential Technology Tools for a Contemporary Library

Quick Response Codes: QR Monkey

Animation and Video Software: Animoto

Animated Presentation Software: Powtoon

Educational Website Host: Weebly

QR Code Monkey

http://www.qrcodemonkey.com/

Features of QR Monkey

Website URL Access

Access to Text and Information

Supports All Mobile Operating Systems

Interactive Learning

YouTube Video Access`

Applying QR Monkey

Guiding Student Learning to Online ResourcesWorkstation Directions and ResourcesScavenger HuntsDigital Story Telling

Using QR in the Classroom

Pros and Cons

Easy to Use

Free

Efficient and Effective Way to Share Information

Wow Factor

Limited Assess to Needed Equipment

School Restrictions on Mobile Devices

Second Graders Reading WorkStation Instructions (2.1a)

Photo:http://blog.core-ed.org/blog/2011/10/exploring-qr-codes-with-children.html

Task: create, write and illustrate a short story

http://www.powtoon.com/

Features of PowToon

Character Animation

Voice Over and Music

Links to Social Media

Applying Powtoon

Presentations

Greeting Cards (Application of Standards of Learning)

Events

Training

Book Fair Invitation

Student Presentation

Pros and Cons

Easy to Use

Free

Multiple Applications

Flexibility

Free Version Offers Limited Clip Art

Free Version Offers Limited Music Selection

Book Report From the Coolest Kid in School

http://www.powtoon.com/embed/bOsFciwGoKm/

http://animoto.com/

Features of Animoto

High Definition Video Quality

Customized Photos and Music

Curated Music Library

Links to Social Media

Applying Animoto

Creative Learning

Showcase Curriculum Based Photos

Curriculum Based Videos (SOL WHI.1b)

Publicizing Events

Travel Brochure

Pros and Cons

Easy to Use

Free

Fosters Creativity

Fun

Time Limit on Free Version

http://www.weebly.com/

Features of Weebly

Easy to Use

Drag and Drop Editor

Protected Environment

Flexible Blogging Capability

Applying Weebly

Create Classroom and Library Websites

Student Electronic Portfolios

Websites for Assigned Projects

Links to Social Media

Educational Website

Making Connections in Second Grade

QR Code Monkey – QR Code Treasure Hunt (Oral Language 2.4a)

Animoto –

vocabulary exploration (Oral Language 2.2)

PowToon- presentasion on solids, liquids and gases (Science 2.3)

Weebly – class webpage design/promote favorite nonfiction book (Reading 2.8)

Animoto

Students Creating a Newsletter with Photos

http://www.istockphoto.com/photo/adorable-children-using-laptop-in-elementary-classroom-10337739

Questions