Videos and QR Codes

Youtube is a great tool to use when presenting students information or showcasing students with different activities. Some librarians upload videos to Youtube and that in return gives other librarians ideas.  I usually use Youtube to watch comical videos and music videos from my favorite artists.  This was the first time I actually watched videos that showcase a library with entertaining and informational videos.  Libraries don't always have to be quiet all the time.

 

NHS Library

I think this video would be liked by students, because it shows a mascot visiting the library.  This video can encourage students to visit their library.

Students that want to learn how to use online services can benefit from watching this video.  It shows students how to log in and shows them what resources are available online.

The Unquiet Library

This video shows activities in the library between 2009-2010.  I believe that if students participate in the videos they are more likely to watch, visit, and do research in the library. 

This tutorial is helpful to students by helping them add a web-based video to their Netvibes page.  

Pikesville HS Library

This video is awesome because it celebrates Black History Month by including speakers and hip hop music.  Students were able to learn and do research.  

This video is helpful to students and even parents by adding apps to their phones.  This app can help them access newspapers and magazines.  

BBMS Media

This video shows students participating in a Mannequin Challenge.  Students will like and participate in this famous challenge.

This video can help students remember to turn in overdue books.  The video includes Drake music and students participating in the video.  This will surely interest students and encourage them to be responsible when returning books on time.  

Animoto

When I read the assignment on Animoto, I immediately thought it was going to be a difficult task to do. I looked for copyright images online and found a great Website.  As I was completing my trailer, I realized that within Animoto there are free open source videos and pictures as well.  My thought was, I could have used that earlier when I started.  Since I had already completed my trailer, I decided to add two videos from the Animoto website.  I must say I could have used more videos to enhance my trailer.  This was a learning experience that will help me later in the future when I become a librarian.  Creating trailers could be a great way to motivate students to read a book.

 

Synopsis:

Grace loves stories, and with a boundless imagination, she acts them all out. One day, her teacher asks who would like to play the lead in the play Peter Pan. Grace eagerly raises her hand, but Raj tells her she isn't a boy, and Natalie tells her she can't because she is black. Nana sets Grace straight; she can do anything she sets her mind to! Grace's talent bursts forth, and she wins the audition hands down. Binch's radiant illustrations add to this inspiring story.

Click on the QR code to view the trailer.

 

There are so many ways to use QR codes in the library.  They can be used as a scavenger hunt where students will find the Big 6 steps when doing research.  When introducing new books for the library, it would be a great way for students to learn and get excited about a new book.