Creating Screencasts

A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen and is usually narrated. It is used to explain a process as it is being done on a computer. These can be used for a variety of uses, especially in education. As with podcast, these add a visual of the process or topic being taught. You can use them to explain a concept, a process, as a tutorial. Students can also create their own screencast as a form of assessment. Screencasting is simple and fun, they can last a few minutes or longer.

Tumblr

Another first, I joined Tumblr, a microblog that allows you to follow people, share videos, photos, quotes, etc. 

How can you use Tumblr in the library?
Librarians can use Tumblr in addition to other social network sites that they might already be using.It is very similar to twitter and you can also follow and like posts. It is another way expand your social and professional network. You can create posts that highlight a specific book or new gadget at the library; or just about anything that will lure kids to the library. I found it to be a more casual setting where you can post humorous quotes, pics, or videos. 

Take a look at mine: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/kvelaposts

Teens, Social Media, and Privacy an Infographic

Madden, M., Lenhart, A., Cortesi, S., Gasser, U., Duggan, M., et al. (2013, May 21). Teens, Social Media, and Privacy. Pew Research Internet Project. Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/files/2013/05/PIP_TeensSocialMediaandPrivacy_PDF.pdf

While in their infancy, social networking sites have become an integral part of our students’ daily online activities. Taking note of this schools are now seeing social media sites as an avenue to spark their students’ interest. Their school websites now include tweets, Facebook pages, YouTube videos and blogs. These social feeds allow students to interact with each other, their teachers, and the outside network.

School Libraries and the Power of Social Networking

Social networking sites are becoming more and more popular by the minute. Almost everyone with access to the web has at least lurked through Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Today these sites are being accessed by millions of users at home or on the go through their mobile devices. They are a popular way of keeping in touch with friends and family, and  even up with up-to-the-minute news updates. The truth is that when used correctly social networking sites can become powerful marketing tools for individuals, businesses, or organizations.

Could my school library benefit from social networking?