YouTube
The NHS Library
I thought the two most helpful videos from Norman High School were How to Use EBSCOHost and Tiger Visits Norman High Library.
The first video is a detailed explanation on how to use the EBSCOHost resource for a research project, specifically a project on social issues. The librarian, Ms. Gilstrap, demonstrated a step-by-step process to finding information. She showed users the different options of types of periodicals to search for, how to narrow down your search with different filters, obtaining an MLA citation and URL link for follow up. This video will be more helpful for students over the CQ Research video because students can access EBSCOHost at home.
The second video was cleverly done. Not only does it showcase procedures at the library, but it also gives users a visual of the library and its collection. By watching the video, students know where the check in station is, the catalog computer and how to use it, expectations while using the library, the availability of OverDrive for ebooks and audiobooks, and more.
I do think the video students would like more is the Tiger Visits the Norman High Library. One reason is the fact that their school mascot is going around and exploring the library. Another reason is that it provides new students that may be nervous a way to learn the layout of the library and expectations before setting foot on the campus.
theunquietlibrary
There was a lot going on with this particular library YouTube page. The library media center specialists had a lot of student and teacher involvement with their videos, making them more relatable. The sound, however, was not great. The two How-To videos were quite loud.
One of the more helpful videos would have to be The Unquiet Library on Wheels @ The Cafeteria. This was poorly shot, however it has a lot of benefits. The purpose of this video was to show students that a mobile library spot was available for them to turn in books or check them out. You can hear multiple students comment on how cool it is, and one of the students reacts excitedly when she learns she can return her library books.
The other video was a tie between Why I Love the New Laptops and Student Blogger Discusses Why She Loves Blogging. The laptop video is a student sitting on a couch discussing the new laptops. While the video shows an honest review from a student, it also shows the users different seating options in the library. The second video about blogging is yet another example of an honest review from a student about a service the library (possibly) provides. Students are giving their honest opinions rather than having the librarian share what they think is best.
I’m not sure what video students would like best. I would think the library on wheels one because of the reactions from some of the students.
Pikesvillehslibrary
There was even more going on with this library as far as uploaded content. The production quality in these videos were slightly better than theunquietlibrary’s. There was a lot to mine through but the two videos I chose were Hip Hop Day @ The Panthers Library and PHS Financial Aide Workshop.
Hip Hop Day @ The Panthers Library was made with a program like Animoto - a lot of the videos seem to be in this sort of format, actually. The librarian was able to get a hip hop artist from Flocabulary to Skype with students and talk about the writing process. This video shows images from the event with a video clip here and there. It showcases the different technology that can be used for communication, community engagement, and meets standards.
The other video is lengthy, at 1:29:12. The content in it is extremely important for seniors and other students thinking about college. A Powerpoint presentation is recorded with the voice of the presenters in the library. Since this was film in 2013, the availability of screencasts was most likely not an option. Today, I would imagine this video filmed as a screencast and the slideshow available for students to access whenever. It’s important because the school may be in a low socio-economic area and students may not have been able to attend because of outside responsibilities.
The Hip Hop Day @ The Panthers Library would most likely be more entertaining to students. I also want to mention the AVID Pimp My Binder 2012 video. It was entertaining because it was a skit filmed by students to demonstrate how to best organize a binder.
bbmsmedia
This channel is more current compared to the other three with its most recent video from a year ago. There are numerous videos displayed here. The two I focused on were Luke Skywalker Has Overdue Books and 6th Media Orientation.
This library media center channel is chock full of parodies that relate to overdue library books. The Luke Skywalker one is the most current of all of them with a scene from Star Wars: The Last Jedi dubbed over. I imagine these are sent out as a reminder to turn in overdue library books.
The 6th Media Orientation is meant for incoming 6th graders to become more familiar with the library and its procedures before starting school. It also introduces them to the librarian. I imagine everything in the video is reviewed at the beginning of school. Knowing how I am, I would definitely be researching my new school and learning what I can. A 7th and 8th orientation is also provided for returning students as a review.
The parody videos probably entertain students the most because they take popular trends and find creative ways to bend them to fit the library’s needs.
How Will I Use Videos in the Library?
Each of these channels provided videos for their community that promoted programs or materials the school library provides. When I become a librarian, I want to make sure that my community knows what the library has to offer and how to access it. There will be a How-To playlist showing the ins and outs of the OPAC, databases, and location of library materials. I would want student and teacher involvement in my videos for sure. One thing I would want to do is have students review books or other materials in the library for honest opinions. I would also have videos of different important events such as pep rallies and such for school spirit.
Animoto Book Trailer
I’ve used Animoto once before in a course when I was getting my bachelor’s degree. We created a book trailer, but at that time voice overs weren’t an option. I’m glad to see that this feature has been added to video making. When we created ours, my husband helped me add audio to the trailer because he’s tech savvy in audio engineering.Anyways, I decided to do my book trailer on Restart by Gordon Korman. We used this as our read aloud in the fall and our kiddos loved it. The amount of stock images available to use is astonishing and made piecing this video together all the easier. This platform for demonstrating information is quite simple to navigate; I could imagine elementary age children using it with little issues.
Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't remember hitting his head. He doesn't, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again . . . starting with his own name.
He knows he's Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to school, he sees that different kids have very different reactions to his return.
Some kids treat him like a hero. Some kids are clearly afraid of him.
One girl in particular is so angry with him that she pours her frozen yogurt on his head the first chance she gets.
Pretty soon, it's not only a question of who Chase is--it's a question of who he was . . . and who he's going to be.
From the #1 bestselling author of Swindle and Slacker, Restart is the spectacular story of a kid with a messy past who has to figure out what it means to get a clean start.
Scan this QR Code in order to watch the Animoto Book Trailer.
QR Codes in the Library
I currently use QR codes all of the time in my classroom. They mostly take students to a Google Form to fill out, but there are many other applications for it.
One way I’ve seen QR codes used in classrooms on Instagram is a teacher will have a student do a book talk or book review for the title and tape the QR code into the front cover of the book. I like this idea because it shows students sharing their reading with others, and it helps them practice their speaking skills by creating a video.
The QR code could be used for students to check in and out of the library, for students to easily access the OPAC on their own devices, or to vote for March Madness books. They could be used to pass out surveys, for users to scan to enter material recommendations for the library, My own campus librarian has used QR codes for a lesson on organizational patterns. The codes took students to articles. They could even be used to make bulletin boards more interactive for students or as simple as taking the user to the library website.
QR codes are an ingeniously quick way to share information to the library community.
References
Bbmsmedia. (2017, September 30). 6th media orientation [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/0T-QyQMS8H4
bbmsmedia. (2018, May 31). Luke skywalker has overdue books [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ivht6CPe1Ek
Calypso Gilstrap. (2015, March 12). How to use EBSCOHost [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/BezObVKkqOo
Calypso Gilstrap. (2015, May 4). Tiger visits the norman high library [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/NeUhXLvFAi4
Pikesvillehslibrary. (2012, May 18). AVID pimp my binder 2012 [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/Xg_MQe5zGn4
Pikesvillehslibrary. (2014, May 5). Hip hop day @ the panthers library [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/o3iihdaYAf0
Pikesvillehslibrary. (2013, December 16). PHS financial aide workshop [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/esKCAk_t6v0
thequietlibrary. (2012, September 14). The unquiet library on wheels @ the cafeteria [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/puYlDaLQKVI
thequietlibrary. (2009, October 15). Why I love the new laptops [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/TFrek3UuJrc
I liked looking at the similarity and differences in the videos chosen from each channel! It was really interesting to see how the different libraries utilized YouTube to reach their students in different ways. This is definitely something I hope to bring back to my own librarian and campus!
ReplyDeleteYour blog post is great! I also chose some of the YouTube videos that you chose. It's really interesting to get an idea of the different types of videos that we can create for our school library. There are informative, student-centered, fun/cool, and creative videos that can help attract more students and teachers to the library. Seeing all the different activities that take place in the library can be a motivation for students to step foot in the library. I saw videos where students were having parties, playing Wii, having small concerts, and creating parodies. At the same time, I saw videos that were very informative and guided students step-by-step. It's very refreshing to find new ideas on how to promote the school library. P.S. I loved your Animoto book trailer!
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ReplyDeleteHello! Great job on your blog. I noticed we chose similar videos. Although the financial aid workshop is lengthy, I agree it is extremely important for students wanting to attend college. Having the ability to share the screen-casts is beneficial for many parents that would otherwise not be able to attend. Using QR codes to have the students check out their books sounds like a great idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to view your QR code--it looks like it was removed? I'm not certain. I agree with you that the video of the Tiger visiting the HS library would be favorable for the students. It truly gives a good overview of the library and will be help put students at ease about what is offered in the library. I agree that the financial aid is more formal but provides beneficial for students--even it is less entertaining.
ReplyDeleteLove your book trailer and your information on videos and QR codes. Financial aid is never exciting but definitely valuable! ;)
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