technology to energize teens and tweens may 2013
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Presented at the Palm Harbor Library May 16, 2013.TRANSCRIPT
Using Technology to Energize Teens
& TweensPresenter: Diana Silveira
AgendaProgramming IdeasAugment Existing ServicesEngaging/Promoting with TechnologyTips for Success
Programming Ideas
Scavenger Hunts
• Tweet Pictures/items found in library or community
• QR Codes SMS Treasure Hunts
• Photo Hunts (Send in pictures of specific items)
• Use Augmented Reality Apps to “find” tweets/items/things
Clue Ideas: A Red Book, A NYT Bestseller, a SMILE, a book with Mr Darcy as the main character,
Camera Phones
• Chalkboard Speech Bubble
• Retro Tech: Polaroid It!
• CamStar
• PhotoWonder
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonpratt/1942167919/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Photo Games: Guess Where
Identify the Photo
http://bit.ly/11zWbk3
Find Items in the Library• Scan QR codes• Take a picture
Mobile Video Competitions
• Vine/Cinemagram
• Video Edit
• Magisto
• Video Star
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 HANGOUT
• Interact with teens from other countries• Book Talks with Authors• Speakers... Bring on the Experts
http://bit.ly/12A5Nxi
Teen Choice Awards
• Online Voting for:
• Book
• Movie
• Song
• TV Show
• Video Game
• App
• & More
• Live Program to Announce Winners
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 Services
Ice Breakers• http://befuddlr.com/• How Secure Is my Password?
• Program Follow-up
• Live-Tweeting and Attendee Engagements
QR Codes
• 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
Utilizing SMS
• SMS Alerts for programs
• SMS Trivia Night
• Solicit ideas
http://www.flickr.com/photos/_lovenothing/3772984885/
PollEverywhere.com
Feedback
• Vote by
• QR Codes
• SMS
• Trivia Night
• Answer via SMS
Resources: Poll Daddy, Poll Everywhere
Event Posters
Engaging/Promoting with Technology
Promote Events
• Use Twitter to Promote beyond our library borders
• Promote on Teen Page on Facebook
Tech to Handle RegistrationWhat You Need
• Google Forms
• QR Codes
• Have a Fee? Use Square to accept payment @ the door
Video• “Interviews” with participants
• Record portions of programs & share on Social Media
SMS & Email
• Announce Events/Insider’s Club
• Remind those interested of an event
3 Keys to Tumblr Success
1. Regular Posting
2. Blend Curated Content with Original Content
3. Think Graphic not words
Bonus Tip: Encourage Teens to Share and Manage Page
Tips for Success
Practice Practice Practice
Helpful Tips
Provide Instructions on technologies
Know Your Audience
• Don’t Push Technology You don’t know
• Have a Plan B….C…D
No technology
for technology’s
sake
Click icon to add picture
Share Your Events via Social Media• Tag People
• Post during event
• Use “Facebook Pages” to post via your mobile phone
Questions
Contact Me
slideshare.net/dee987
www.facebook.com/NovareLibraryServices
Diana Silveira