Videos and QR codes in the library

Today it's all about technology! Today I want to talk about some of the hottest technology out there that is being used by so many people ! You can be using these enticing, fun filled technology applications as well in your everyday life. The first thing I wanted to explode is the amazing videos that students are creating all on their own dealing with school stuff!They are so creative and just astonishing. The first channel I watched was from NHS Library and felt that the most helpful video they had was "Google word docs Parts 1,2, and 3". They show a great tutorial on what the differences are and how to apply it. The video I think most students would enjoy is the orientation of the school library. I think students would enjoy this because it is a visual video refreshing their memory of "boring" library rules and this is one way of getting students to pay attention to important information you want to instill in them for the school year. The second channel I viewed was "the unquiet library" and I think the most useful video was a video tutorial on how to embed a voice thread into your prezi. That is spectacular to know students are using prezi in their school! I think students would enjoy The third channel I watched was Pikesville HS Library and I believe the most useful video was The financial aid workshop. They are showing students one step on how to prepare for college and know they can apply for money to pay for their further education The video students would enjoy would probably be the senior party in the library. I am sure that is almost every kids wish that could be granted. The last channel I viewed was from "BBMS" and their helpful video would be the MLA Citation review. The most enjoyable one would be the "Dr.Katherine and the book Hoarder". I would love to use videos in my future library by make orientation videos, book reviews, book talks with students, and especially students having fun in the library creating skits and plays from a book. Using QR codes! Ever wonder what those crazy-unique codes are? They are codes to help you find out more information on certain things. I created a QR code for a book trailer I would love you to check out!I created a book trailer on one of y favorite books called "Creepy Carrots by: Aaron Reynolds". This story is so cute and shows how being greedy can haunt you.If you'd like to see more on this story, just scan this code with an already installed QR Reader on your smartphone or ipad. Enjoy! Synopsis: The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch in this clever picture book parable about a rabbit who fears his favorite treats are out to get him. I definitely want to use QR codes in my future library and plan to use them like scavenger hunts, place a code on book marks, end caps, magazine covers, and especially on book covers! The list can go on and on. I saw libraries using QR codes with book covers, links to songs, videos, websites,surveys and contests. Thy also used it on a flyer to grab students attention for book fairs or other events happening in the library. Very Clever!