Heart of the School, Heart of the Community, VaASL conference 2015
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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
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