using technology to energize teens and tweens
DESCRIPTION
SMS, QR codes, augmented reality, gaming and other technologies can create a new level of engagement for teens and tweens. Learn new programming ideas, tips for augmenting existing programming with technology, how to promote with technology, and tips for hosting a successful event.TRANSCRIPT
Using Technology to Energize Teens and
Tweens
Presenter: Diana Silveira
Learn new programming ideas Tips for augmenting existing programming How to promote with technology Tips for hosting a successful event
Agenda
Programming Ideas
Tweet Pictures/items found in library or
community QR Codes - Hide QR Codes through out
library…most scans win SMS Treasure Hunts Photo Hunts (Send in pictures of specific
items) Use Augmented Reality Apps to “find”
tweets/items/things
Scavenger Hunt
Clue Ideas: A Red Book, A NYT Bestseller, a SMILE, a book with Mr Darcy as the main character,
SCVNGR
(Send in
pictures of specific items)
Use Google Voice to Manage Entries
Photo Hunt
Camera Phones Activities
Chalkboard Speech Bubble
Instagram Retro Tech: Polaroid
It!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonpratt/1942167919/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Photo Hunt Guess Where? Guess What?
Photo Games
Image from - http://bit.ly/11zWprg
Identify the Photo
Horse from http://bit.ly/11zWbk3
Guess What?
Extreme close-upsOdd Angles
Items in the library
When they find item: Have QR codeshave them take a picture
Gaming
Game Nights/Tournaments Word With Friends Tournament Game/App Tournaments
http://www.flickr.com/photos/universityofscrantonlibrary/4518634302/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Use Leaderboards to create a buzz and a grand prize winner
Skype or Google+
Interact with teens from other countries Book Talks with Authors Speakers... Bring on the Experts
http://blog.schoollibrarymedia.com/index.php/category/skype/
Just for Fun
http://befuddlr.com/ How Secure Is my Password?
Online Voting for:
Book Movie Song TV Show Video Game App & More
Live Program to Announce Winners
Teen Choice Awards
Tapping into their creative side
Make a Meme
http://memegenerator.net/ http://www.quickmeme.com/make/
http://therealfirstworldproblems.tumblr.com/
High Tech Recycling
http://blog.makezine.com/category/wearables/page/11/http://en.espritcabane.com/recycling-crafts/diskette-pen-holder.php
Engaging Teens and Tweens in Library
Services Create a soundtrack
for a book or a book trailer
Podcasting – with the kids in the driver seat
Teen Tech Tutors for senior patrons
Augment Existing
Programs
Program
Follow-up Live-Tweeting
and Attendee Engagements
Tie-in Social Media Sites “Preview” or “Inside Look” Link to Registration Just for Fun:
Link to Random Video Use Randomizer to create different experiences Link to video content
Name Tags with QR Codes
QR Codes
Utilizing SMS
SMS Alerts for programs
SMS Trivia Night Solicit ideas
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_lovenothing/3772984885/
Feedback
Vote by QR Codes SMS Twitter
Trivia Night Answer via SMS
Resources: Poll Daddy, Poll Everywhere
PollEverywhere.com
Event Posters
Video
“Interviews” with participants Record portions of programs & share on Social
Media
Promote with Technology
Use Twitter to
Promote beyond our library borders
Promote on Teen Page on Facebook
Promote Events
Tech to Handle Registration
Click icon to add picture
What You NeedGoogle Forms
QR CodesHave a Fee? Use Square to accept payment @ the door
SMS
Click icon to add picture
• Announce Events/Insider’s Club• Remind those interested of an event
Encourage Check-ins on Social Media
Tips for Implementing
Technology
Practice, Practice, Practice
Helpful Tips
Provide Instructions on technologies
Know your audience
Click icon to add picture
Don’t push technology you don’t know
Click icon to add picture
No technology for technology’s sake – limit the amount per an
event
Click icon to add picture
Share Your Events via Social Media
Click icon to add picture
• Tag People• Post during event• Use “Facebook Pages” to post via your mobile phone
Questions
[email protected]/dee987
www.facebook.com/NovareLibraryServices
Contact Me
Diana Silveira
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