The Connected Library
- 1. The Connected Library http://www (what who why ).yourlibrary.org .edu .com .net .k12.tx.us
- 2. Connect and Geek Out Teens love to: “hang out” online Explore interests and find information Tinker and mess around with new forms of media Share creations and receive feedback They become self-directed through exploration Excerpts from Living and Learning with New Media: Summary of Findings From the Digital Youth Project.” The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, 2008. http://digitalyouth.ischool.berkeley.edu/
- 3. But…response to that? Erect barriers to participation and access New technology has negative appeal because it isn’t traditional Complaints about “kids these days” has a tone of generational identity and technology divide Education has to create new roles for teachers as mentors, particularly on the interest-driven side Excerpts from Living and Learning with New Media: Summary of Findings From the Digital Youth Project.” The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, 2008. http://digitalyouth.ischool.berkeley.edu/
- 4. Your voice does matter Q: What are the top five elements of a library webpage? Your answers?
- 6. Things to Consider… Online catalogs Reference sources Curriculum connections Literacy connections General information http://www.sunlink.ucf.edu/presentations/fetc2005/SLMCWebsites.pdf What’s missing???
- 7. Digital for the Young Elementary libraries and their library websites: Blanco Vista Elementary, Hays CISD
- 8. Unique Personalities: Texas junior high libraries Every library has their own.. Moises V. Vela MS, Harlingen, TX - unique interface Jackson MS, Grand Prairie, TX – student book reviews Paredes Middle School, Austin TX – slide shows S.C. Lee Junior High, Copperas Cove, TX – web 2.0 applications
- 9. High School – Hook and Connect Pettus HS Library , Pettus ISD Hebron HS Library , Lewisville ISD Lehman HS Library , Hays CISD Northwest HS Library , Northwest ISD
- 10. Dynamic and Interesting!! No hard or fast rule Incorporate web 2.0 and other online sources to spark interest User-friendly + student-driven = well-used library webpage!
- 11. Virtual Librarian? Incorporating Web 2.0 to Meet Student Needs Blogs Online bookshelves Social Bookmarking Virtual bookclubs
- 12. Sparking the digital mind Podcasts – Hopkinton High School Book trailers – Northwest High School Library Videos Wikis – Poway Unified School District Glogster Wordle Rollyo
- 13. Links for learners iGoogle Box.net Creativecommons Zamzar Grsites
- 14. Take a look at libraries around the world http://www.school-libraries.net/ http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/ http://www.sldirectory.com/libsf/resf/wpages.html www.libsuccess.org www.go2web20.net