using 21st century tools and ideas to make you indispensable (winter ed.)

Winnie Milner, Warren County Career Center

USING 21ST CENTURY TOOLS AND IDEAS TO MAKE YOU INDISPENSABLE

(WINTER ED.)

During over after this presentation feel free to comment or ask a question about anything I have talked about today.

@QuirkyBookGirl

#oelmaMW12(For OELMA Mid-Winter 2012)

INITIAL THOUGHTS

Librarians & books for that matter aren’t what they used to be. . .

GOODNIGHT iPAD, by Ann Droyd

Blue Rider PressISBN 978-0-399-15856-8

$10.17 (on Amazon)

“THE CHANGE”

So we may have changed with the times, but it’s important to let everyone else see what you are and could

be doing for them.

Huge part of advocacy is finding what motivates your patrons or

future patrons.

Right now many people don’t value what we have to offer.

PROFESSIONAL ADVOCACY

WE ARE THE PEOPLE

We Are the People Video- Deleted due to need for memory.

See Google site.

Magic Quotient Number One

TEACHER LEADEROF TECHNOLOGY

• We have to show that we are important. Duh. But how?

• Find an UNDERUTILIZED NICHE.

• If you don’t have this reputation as one of your building’s “tech gurus,” I think you ought to get cracking and start earning it ASAP.

• Usually not a lack of interest, just a matter of a lack of imagination. They don’t know what you offer.

LIBRARIANS ARE THE PEOPLE

IT TEACHERS GAP

• Teachers & administrators lack the vision as to how to use you?

• “You build it and they will come.”

• Create units and lessons and then go out and find teachers to use them.

• Often want to get started immediately so helps to be prepared.

MOTIVATE TEACHERS & ADMINISTRATORS TO USE

YOU

Build It & They Will Come Video- Deleted due to need

for memory.

See Google site or go to http://video.google.com/a/?pli=1#/Play/contentId=d26c64c81a7ead48

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• Author Study workshop• Basic Glogster workshop

bit.ly/glogsterEDU• Children's Literacy &

Storytime workshop• Digital Citizenship

workshop• Digital Literacy workshop• Flannel Board workshop• Flip Camera workshop

bit.ly/FlipTraining• Google Docs workshop

• INFOhio Workshop bit.ly/infohiohunt• Literacy Games• Livebinders workshop• Prezi workshop• Reader's Theater

workshop bit.ly/readerstheaterprezi

• Storybird.com workshop• Tweeting Not Just for

Birds workshop http://prezi.com/sklpktpky_-a/twitter-in-education/

WORKSHOP EXAMPLES & RESOURCES

Project Idea: Poll the staff about-- • their favorite book as a child or adolescent, • the book that kindled a love of reading, • or a book that created a vivid memory for them and why.

Project Impact:• Heard many poignant and heart-warming stories people

were more than willing to share• Started an awesome dialog• After they did one audio story, some people thought of

more and wanted to complete more than one.

LEAD BY EXAMPLE- VOICETHREAD

MY WCCC VOICETHREAD- A WORK IN PROGRESS

http://ed.voicethread.com/share/2621737/

1. Put out several emails asking staff to send me the title of their favorite book as a child,

2. Got the cover art for each book as it hopefully looked when they read it,

3. Uploaded the art,4. Created a new “identity” for each

contributing staff member & imported a picture of each person,

5. Informally talked to teachers about their books– would you mind stopping by the media center so I could audio record you?

6. Completed the recordings,7. Sent out the link & got even more

participants & still tweaking. . .

HOW I DID IT. . .

Media Center Publicity Project:• Still shots of all the fun

things that happen• Students and staff

commenting on them

• http://voicethread.com/share/2613378/

OTHER VOICETHREAD PROJECTS. . .

EDU.Glogster

1. Self-Taught—started with FREE version

2. Piloted: a few open-minded teachers—with FREE version

3. Proposed: school-wide implementation—paid PREMIUM ($2)

4. Trained: conduct live training & workshops for staff/students

& having canned video screencaptures of training

Workshop Guides http://bit.ly/y7FjTM

BE INVOLVED IN YOUR DISTRICT’S TECHNOLOGY SELECTION

• Anticipatory Set for Career Exploration

http://juliegreen.edu.glogster.com/

• Author studies

• Introduction of interns to mentor teachers http

://teikajohnson.edu.glogster.com/

• Researching Colleges Project

http://jessicasmothers.edu.glogster.com/sinclair/

• Student-Created “All About Me Pages”

• Teacher-Created “All About Me Pages”

http://winniemilner.edu.glogster.com/about-me/

• “Students Gone Glogster”- Career Tech Month

• Unit Reviews http://jefflittle.edu.glogster.com/the-periodic-table/

HOW WE HAVE USED GLOGSTER

GLOGSTER VIDEO

• YouTube link: http://bit.ly/vpgyVW

• DO NOT allow students to use regular Glogster for your assignments, even if students have a previously established account. Why?

• GLOGSTER opens students up to bad comments, language and cyberbullying from people outside of the building & there is NOTHING you can do about it.

• GLOGSTER.EDU can post assignments, monitor students & have free peer sharing

• I learned: It helps the staff & student training if you have administrative rights to re-administer passwords & usernames.

• TIP: Having multiple digital cameras for check out is essential.

THINGS WE HAVE LEARNED SINCE DEPLOYMENT

NOYES

LEAD BY EXAMPLE-PREZI

• If time allows, always demonstrate using your own examples.

• Teaching a lesson? Try to use Prezi.

• Web site link is: bit.ly/LMSPrezi Or go to the following YouTube link: bit.ly/v788MM

• Show them how much fun you have to get them interested.

• Show yourself using technology when you are “off” the job as well:

(i.e. social committee)

HOW TO HOOK THEM. . .

http://blabberize.com/view/id/622511

Sharon’s Wish Video- Deleted due to need for memory.

See Google site or go tohttp://blabberize.com/view/id/646289

• With a few exceptions, all of the classroom teachers in my district attended a two-hour workshop that I taught on inservice day.

• Top Tech Tools PowerPoint available on my google site or click here

• Again, the PPT presentation’s underlying message often pertained to LMS.

• Street Cred: With very few exceptions, I created all of the examples.

• “If I can do it, you can too!”

BEST ADVERTISING- TEACH ON INSERVICE DAY

Magic Quotient Number Two

UTILIZE MULTIPLE WAYS TO COMMUNICATE

• Create a Facebook site for your media center

• http://on.fb.me/vNV3PR

• Try to post at least every other school day.

• Ideas: contests, new books & materials, links to current events, etc.

COMMUNICATE USING SOCIAL MEDIA- FACEBOOK

• Using Twitter as a professional networking tool

• Encourage staff to professionally tweet- get great ideas & helps to stay current

• @QuirkyBookGirl

• Offer “tweet training” for your staff

COMMUNICATE USING SOCIAL MEDIA- TWITTER

Advantages:• Staff & students probably

won’t use it UNTIL they have a problem, but will probably look there first for an answer

Challenges:• Red tape just to get it up

and running• Getting students to

access it• Keeping it current• Taking the time to offer

valuable informationAddress:http://www.mywccc.org/WCCCMediaCenter.aspx

HAVE A PRESENCE ON YOUR WEB SITE

• My Prezi to the school board– http://prezi.com/q3pqskqqlml5/state-of-the-media-center-address/

• Just because you’ve presented before, doesn’t mean you don’t have to do it again.

PRESENT TO YOUR SCHOOLBOARD ANNUALLY

Easy way to get started:

If your school puts out podcasts, ask for a segment.

bit.ly/iTunesDigitalPodcast1 (Will not play on Chrome)

PODCASTS

Magic Quotient Number Three

MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH STUDENTS

• “Amazing Library Race” library orientation- based on the TV show of a similar name

• Scavenger hunt of resources, procedure and circulation policy

• Hook/Introduction to the Amazing Race: Larry the Gnome (Distant cousin the Travelocity gnome)

• Why a gnome? Because like the Travelocity gnome, books can take you anywhere you want to go.

• Winning teams get a picture with Larry.

CREATE LIBRARY ORIENTATION LESSONS THAT ARE ENGAGING

AMAZING LIBRARY RACE VIDEO

Amazing Library Race Video-- Deleted due to need for memory.

See Google site or go tohttp://video.google.com/a/?pli=1#/Play/contentId=53c598c587de1a0f

• Tap into students’ gifts and skills to promote what you do and want to do

• This includes video contests, book trailers, podcasts, promotional videoes, casts, book chats, storytime, etc.

• Just think about your specific school and be creative.

• EXAMPLE: Creative Writing Classes-write scripts for book trailers; Drama Classes-act them out; Digital Design Class-video & produce final product

USE THE TALENTS OF YOUR MOST ENTHUSIASTIC PATRONS

Graphic design students create “book trailer”

posters for favorite books.

Auto collision students detail my metal book

carts.

STUDENT ADVOCACY EXAMPLES

“WHY I NEED MY LIBRARY” ALA CONTEST 2011

Why I Need My Library Video- Deleted due to need for memory.

See Google site or go tohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXW-SCSBdxI&list=LL31ySfua9qiVCrINLvFIrUA&index=9&feature=plpp_video

• 1. Purchase thinking games like chess and Scrabble games for lunchtime

SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE THE MEDIA CENTER THE HEART

OF THE SCHOOL

2. Add ambience: plants, music, water features, signs with positive messages-- create an inviting place for staff and students

SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE THE MEDIA CENTER THE HEART

OF THE SCHOOL

3. Give everyone a reason to walk through the door:

• Start a battery recycling program for the district and community,

• Barcode & check out tech items to attract more frequent and new patrons

• Have teachers’ baby pictures at the beginning of the year & a student contest to guess to whom each picture belongs

• Be inviting, active and try to know as many names as possible. This means also trying to chaperone field trips and proms.

• Don’t forget to have a good sense of humor! (Video, spirit week…)

• Have frequent contests that get kids excited and talking about reading & tech (Don’t forget the free ones sponsored by YALSA or create your own.)

SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE THE MEDIA CENTER THE HEART

OF THE SCHOOL

4. Happily host events to get non library usersthrough the door. Yes, strongly encourage

your staff & students to use the media center for contests, meetings, etc.

4. HOST EVENTS

SIMPLE WAYS TO MAKE THE MEDIA CENTER THE HEART

OF THE SCHOOL

http://bit.ly/sKeKzH

REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOUT SENSE OF HUMOR?

I’m not saying that you have to be a stand-up comedian, but a sense of humor can do wonders. It can:

• Alleviate discipline problems,

• Help you make a point, (Dewey the rabid bull dog I have chained in my work area loves to attack students who try to check out books without IDs)

• Endear yourself to patrons or cheer someone up (Insert your favorite librarian joke here.)

• What is the librarian’s secret password? Shhh.

DON’T LET THAT BE YOU!

HUMOROUS SIGNS LIKE THESE DELIVER A POINT.

• Shows what you’re reading and what you’ve read

• Photocopy book jackets and post it where students can look at blurbs and reviews

• Note: I try to chose books with variety in mind. (This one is hard.)

• This showcases your ability to make quality recommendations.

• ***Now adding- audio books

NOW SHOWING WALL

SHOW YOURSELF AS A READER

• Pete the Cat—E. Litwin & J. Dean

• February 23, 2012

HOST BOOK SIGNINGS & AUTHOR VISITS

PETE THE CAT

Pete the Cat Video-- Deleted due to need for memory.

See Google site or go tohttp://video.google.com/a/?pli=1#/Play/contentId=7b78d77d1889fa53

The Aspie Teen’s Survival Guide , J. D. Kraus ISBN: 1935274163

MORE BOOK SIGNINGS & AUTHOR VISITS

• November 7, 2011

• WCCC Graduate author- digital design

• Present University of Cincinnati student

• Will present locally

• Contact him at: jdkraus@fuse.net

• We are already fighting against the librarian stereotype- you know the one!

• To connect with teens, it must be a media specialist’s goal to stay current on all things teen--watch, listen and read what teenagers are into.

• During the school year, I make a major effort to read only YA materials found in the media center.

• Gain in street cred & they start to come to you for recommendations as a reader

• Inspired by Teen Read Week & Teen Tech Week, YALSA “Teen Read Week Collaboration” by Megan Fink

“KEEPING UP WITH THE TEENES”

• Being Indispensable: A School Librarian’s Guide to Becoming an Invaluable Leader, Toor & Weisburg (ALA-$42)

ISBN: 978-0-8389-1065-8• Teen Read Week & Teen Tech

Week: Tips and Resources for YALSA’s Initiatives, Megan Fink (YALSA- $35)ISBN: 978-0-8389-8559-5

• Rock Star Advocacy PowerPoint

http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/rockstar_advocacy

HELPFUL RESOURCES

MY INVITATION TO YOU

Please go to INFOhio’s Learning Commons to join or following this

link:

http://bit.ly/tZqoAI

• Please feel free to call or contact me with questions, comments, etc.

@QuirkyBookGirl

Warren County Career Center 3525 North State Route 48

Lebanon, Ohio 45036513-932-5677 ext. 5315

Winnie.Milner@mywccc.org

• Web site address: bit.ly/WinnieMilnerSite

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