Find Your NOOK @ the Library Teen Tech Summer

Description

Teen Tech Summer is designed to be similar to the purpose and goals of YALSA’s Teen Tech Week, except to spread the emphasis out over a six week period.

Schedule

Week 1: What the Tech? eReaders @ the Library

Week 2: Photography @ the Library

Week 3: The XTRANORMAL Experience!

Week 4: Stalking Facebook

Week 5: Game On @ the Library

Week 6: Alabama Moon @ the Library

Funding

• Bookstore Chains (grand prize)

• Local Businesses (door prizes)

• Soft Drink Companies (drinks)

• Drugstores/Supermarkets (bottled water/snacks)

• Restaurants (food/snacks)

• Teen Advisory Board (fundraisers)

• Friends of the Library (monetary donation)

• Local Clubs/Organizations (monetary donation)

• TTW/YALSA (mini-grants)

Evaluation

• We created about 20 survey questions

• Teens will complete the survey on the last two nights of the Teen Tech Summer

• Available on SurveyMonkey.com

• Available on paper in the library

• Emailed to participants after the last night

Publicity

Promote 10 - 14 days prior to the first event

• Pamphlet

• Flyers

• Website

• Facebook

• Newspaper

• Radio

• Email

What the Tech? eReaders @ the Library

• Learn how to browse, check out, and download digital books and more from the library’s virtual branch website.

• Digital books are not only for use on your computer. You can download titles to a portable device and take them with you to the gym, on a trip or wherever you go.

What the Tech? eReaders @ the Library

During the presentation about eReaders, discusshow to use these new technologies to downloadand read or listen to a book:• MP3 Player• iPod• iPhone• iPad• Nook• Kindle• Computer

Photography @ the Library

• “Nothing for me at the library, I don’t like to read”

• Tech-centered programs highlight availability of resources not related to research or fiction

• Great opportunity to include “lessons” while doing something fun and interesting

Photography @ the Library

• Hour program: What Digital Photography Is Camera HandlingImportant Photography TermsBasic Modes & Menu SettingsBasic Cropping & ResolutionFile Storage & Printing Your Photos

• Discuss free photo-editing websites • Discuss permanency of pictures and dangers of

sexting • Introduce photography display

The XTRANORMAL Experience

Xtranormal is a website that allows users to effortlessly create animated profiles, newscasts, movie clips, and book and movie reviews. It uses a drag and drop method to create movements and speeches in the video.

The XTRANORMAL Experience

YAs will sign up on Xtranormal (free) and explore the application before producing a short script (monologue or dialogue) that reviews a book, compares or debates two or more books (or characters in a book), or movie versions of the same which would then be turned into a short feature film using Xtranormal.

The XTRANORMAL Experience

• When working with Xtranormal, YAs will:1. Choose a video collection with which to make a movie; select one character or two2.  Chose a location for the movie3.  Chose actor avatars4.  Decide on a soundtrack5.  Select a facial expression for their character6.  Enter the dialogue7.  Watch their movie come to life!

• For this event, participants will be discussing the merits of the works of J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series, and Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians Pentology.

The XTRANORMAL Experience

Check out Tim's creation

Stalking Your Facebook

• Teens will take a quick survey • Sample questions:

1. How often do you access a social networking site (ex. Facebook, Myspace, etc.)?

2. Do you post pictures of yourself and friends to your profile page?3. Have you ever been tagged in a picture that you wished you

hadn’t been?4. Have you ever been bullied online?6. Are you aware of the privacy settings available for your site?7. Do you provide your actual information in the “about me”

section?8. How many “friends” do you have on your networking site?9. Who do you think can see and may be checking your site?   

• Each question is multiple choice.

Stalking Your FacebookMaking Good Choices Online

Before you post, ask yourself:  • Is this kind and respectful to others?• How would I feel if someone did or said the

same thing to me, or to my best friend? • What would my mom, dad, or other trusted

adult think or do?• Would I violate any agreements, rules, or laws? • How would I feel if my actions were reported on

the front page of a newspaper? • What would happen if everybody did this?”• Would it be okay if I did this in real life? • How would this reflect on me?

Stalking Your FacebookMaking Good Choices Online

Did these teens make good or bad choices when posting pics?

Stalking Your FacebookOnline Safe Practices

• Discuss the following main points in a PowerPoint:  • Think before you post • Trust your gut! • Check it out.  (see what others post about you) • Be savvy (use privacy settings, don't accept randoms) • Don't get duped (be cautious of ads and quizzes, etc.) • Be part of the solution.  :)

• Share online experiences and tips that teens have to offer.

Stalking Your Facebook

• Teens will create avatars using veggies and fruit. • Take pictures of the avatars and upload them to their

personal FB pages. • Take time during the activity to instruct and apply tips

discussed in presentation. • Create a library FB page and add friends. • Teens who attended will be eligible for

the grand drawing. • Teens will go home with a bookmark

listing the safety tips. 

Game On @ the Library• A poll in 2008 by the Pew Internet & American Life

project found that 97 percent of children 12 to 17 play games on computers, consoles and handheld devices.

• “Games are just another way to convey stories and information for educational and recreational purposes, and should be treated as valid materials to circulate and build programs around.” (Beth Gallaway)

• “Teens who need to work on literacy also need to work on their social skills, and videogaming helps with both of those.” (Kelly Czarnecki)

• “Gaming is storytelling for teenagers. You get to mingle, play, and talk, and you get to really know them. Then when you suggest a book, they listen.” (Julie Scordato)

Game On @ the Library

• Consider borrowing consoles from gaming clubs or teen advisory board members

• Write the copyright holder and request permission to use the game as a public performance

• Pick games that will not last too long, so that lots of teens can have the opportunity to play

• Rock Band, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Wii Sports, etc.

• Have card games and table-top games available• Create tournament brackets • Fun prize for the individual winner

(spray painted controller)

Alabama Moon @ the Library• A movie night shows teens that the library is a

welcoming place in the community• Annual license fee & one-time site license can

be purchased Movie Licensing USA• Outdoor movie requires a different

license• Choose a movie that is appropriate

and attractive to teens• Choose a movie based on a book

Mid-Continent Public Library• Several options for providing popcorn

Budget

• Detailed budget listed for each event

• Total budget given for the entire TTS

• Many donations were anticipated

• eReaders, digital cameras, and gaming consoles were borrowed

• Total cost is about $1000

YA Library Programming Assignment

LS 522 – Summer 2011

Denise Baker, Karin Harms, Cindy Lancaster,

Tim McGowan, & Jana Watts