YouTube is a wonderful website which allows people from all over the world to share ideas with others. YouTube's history consists of videos of people who want to get "discovered" and famous, pieces of TV shows or movies, and music videos, among other things. The educational world has also tapped into YouTube's magical powers. Schools around the world are posting educational videos, creating screencasts and sharing them, creating book trailers and so much more.
Here are a couple of schools who utilize YouTube.
The Unquiet Library (https://www.youtube.com/user/theunquietlibrary/videos)
I personally enjoyed their YouTube page. They host a variety of videos from students to informational tutorials on how to use certain applications or pieces of technology. There are definitely so many videos that students can benefit from. One in particular is titled, "How to Use the EBSCOhost 2.0 'Add This' Bookmarklet." One video that make grab students' attention is a student-made video titled, "Greek Mythology Project Period 3 Corbett."
The NHS Library (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNHSLibrary/videos)
One video that would be especially helpful for students is the video titled, "NHS Library Orientation." This video provides viewers with all information that pertains to the library such as hours of operation, available resources, and so much more. Students, however, would absolutely love the video titled "Tigerpalooza 2015 Dark Lord Funk." Check it out!
Pikesville HS Library https://www.youtube.com/user/pikesvillehslibrary/videos
Students might be especially interested in "Senior Party in Library" in which a class is meant to be in session and all of a sudden a song bursts out loudly from the speaker system. In addition, there are some videos that do offer students information. Although we are currently in a new school year, students might want to look at "2014-15 Course Advisement."
BB MS Media https://www.youtube.com/user/bbmsmedia/videos
I loved these videos. They are both meant to grab students attention and provide information. I especially enjoyed "Bring Back Your Books (Goin' Down For Real Parody)." There are several parodies on returning overdue library books. I love most of them! On another note, I also appreciated the informational video "MLA Citation Review." This is an awesome resource for students to have at all times!
QR Codes have also made an appearance on everything "young adult" related. QR Codes are basically machine-readable codes made up of a black and white graphic. These codes are meant to redirect users to a website, a file, a picture, or many other things. Codes can be read by downloading a QR Code reader onto a cellphone or iPad. After the app is installed, users can open the app and click on "Scan." From there, users must point their camera to the code. The camera will scan the code and redirect the user to a predestined location depending on the creator's intention.
The following is what a QR Code looks like. I have created this code for a book trailer I created for Martina the Beautiful Cockroach retold by Carmen Agra Deedy. I used a website called Animoto. It is incredibly easy to use, and I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it. Users can choose from different backgrounds, layouts, background music. There are some restrictions depending on what plan you purchase, but the good news is that educators can apply for a free account (http:// http://animoto.com/education/classroom). Remember, you must first download a QR Code Reader such as QR Droid Code Reader from the Google Play Store (Android users). Open the app on your phone and point your camera at the code.
Here are a couple of schools who utilize YouTube.
The Unquiet Library (https://www.youtube.com/user/theunquietlibrary/videos)
I personally enjoyed their YouTube page. They host a variety of videos from students to informational tutorials on how to use certain applications or pieces of technology. There are definitely so many videos that students can benefit from. One in particular is titled, "How to Use the EBSCOhost 2.0 'Add This' Bookmarklet." One video that make grab students' attention is a student-made video titled, "Greek Mythology Project Period 3 Corbett."
The NHS Library (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheNHSLibrary/videos)
One video that would be especially helpful for students is the video titled, "NHS Library Orientation." This video provides viewers with all information that pertains to the library such as hours of operation, available resources, and so much more. Students, however, would absolutely love the video titled "Tigerpalooza 2015 Dark Lord Funk." Check it out!
Pikesville HS Library https://www.youtube.com/user/pikesvillehslibrary/videos
Students might be especially interested in "Senior Party in Library" in which a class is meant to be in session and all of a sudden a song bursts out loudly from the speaker system. In addition, there are some videos that do offer students information. Although we are currently in a new school year, students might want to look at "2014-15 Course Advisement."
BB MS Media https://www.youtube.com/user/bbmsmedia/videos
I loved these videos. They are both meant to grab students attention and provide information. I especially enjoyed "Bring Back Your Books (Goin' Down For Real Parody)." There are several parodies on returning overdue library books. I love most of them! On another note, I also appreciated the informational video "MLA Citation Review." This is an awesome resource for students to have at all times!
QR Codes have also made an appearance on everything "young adult" related. QR Codes are basically machine-readable codes made up of a black and white graphic. These codes are meant to redirect users to a website, a file, a picture, or many other things. Codes can be read by downloading a QR Code reader onto a cellphone or iPad. After the app is installed, users can open the app and click on "Scan." From there, users must point their camera to the code. The camera will scan the code and redirect the user to a predestined location depending on the creator's intention.
The following is what a QR Code looks like. I have created this code for a book trailer I created for Martina the Beautiful Cockroach retold by Carmen Agra Deedy. I used a website called Animoto. It is incredibly easy to use, and I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it. Users can choose from different backgrounds, layouts, background music. There are some restrictions depending on what plan you purchase, but the good news is that educators can apply for a free account (http:// http://animoto.com/education/classroom). Remember, you must first download a QR Code Reader such as QR Droid Code Reader from the Google Play Store (Android users). Open the app on your phone and point your camera at the code.
If you are not familiar with Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, here is a small synopsis off of Amazon.
"You want me to do what?" Martina gasps.
At first, Martina is skeptical of her Abuela's unorthodox suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love. Soon, only the gardener Pérez, a tiny brown mouse, is left. But what will happen when Martina offers him café cubano?
After reading this sweet and witty retelling of the Cuban folktale, you'll never look at a cockroach the same way again."
Book trailers are a great way of introducing books to students. You can talk the book up, introduce characters and themes, hint at the conflict, but don't give away too many details. The point is to give out enough details to grab readers' attention without giving away the whole story line. This is where QR Codes come in handy. It is difficult for students to remember long URL's and even if they are provided with a hard copy of the link, chances are they will forget something when they type it in. A QR Code is the best solution to that problem as it redirects students directly to that link with just the push of a button!
I want to read that book : ) Thanks for the synopsis and trailer!
ReplyDeleteCrystal I loved your book trailer! I have read that book and the book trailer you created was so wonderful that I shared it with my students! I really like that you explained that in a book trailer you give enough details to grab the reader's attention, but you don't give away the entire story.
ReplyDeleteExcellent blog and book trailer!
Your book trailer was great! You told enough of the story to get us interested, but not too much! Lots of great videos here, too.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your book trailer. I've never heard of this book before. I'll be sharing it with my class when we get to folktales in January. I could see them enjoying this.
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