Videos and QR Codes in the Library

 I saw some really nice videos done in the library on Youtube.  I don't remember the library being so much fun while I was in school.  I plan to share and create videos when I get a librarian position.  So, I can create a book trailer and a QR code? That's what I asked when I saw this task.  So I dine decided to do a trailer about the book Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate.  Something about this family's resilience just tugs at my heart.

     I saw some videos from the Norman Public Schools.  One video "Norman Public Schools Celebrates Your Freedom to Read featured different readers reading different book that are popular children books.  The other video I enjoyed was the school mascot a "tiger" visits the library and uses the computer to check out a book about tiger and later returns it.  The "Unquiet Library" had a unique library on wheels.   A librarian had books on a cart and a computer and students were able to check out books while at lunch.  I thought is interesting and risky.  What if they spill a drink on a book?  There was another video of  scenes from the library.  It's always refreshing to see what others do in their library.  The Pikesville Library featured a Hip Hop Day at the library.  They were able to Skype one of the artist from Flocabulary among other things.  The librarian also share a snapshot of things done in the library.  The mission of the library is to Create, Research, Share and Learn.  My favorite videos came from bbmsmedia.  I know that my students would enjoy the Fifth Harmony Overdue Library Book Parody.  It's a repetitive song that is catchy with a beat and done by students.  Students will like this one best because they will remember the message because the way its presented.  The Hotline Overdue Drake Library Parody is most helpful because there is a teacher included.  I look at that as teachers have to follow the rules too.

 


https://animoto.com/play/x5OCqVHaXHTX50J5GFVwKg#



     Please scan the QR code above to see the trailer.  I also included the link to the trailer.  Crenshaw is a book about a boy who has an imaginary friend who comes around when his family is having a hard time.  This cat who continues to grow helps Jackson cope with the stress and struggle the family endures.
Publisher Synopsis
  In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience.

Jackson and his family have fallen on hard times. There's no more money for rent. And not much for food, either. His parents, his little sister, and their dog may have to live in their minivan. Again.

Crenshaw is a cat. He's large, he's outspoken, and he's imaginary. He has come back into Jackson's life to help him. But is an imaginary friend enough to save this family from losing everything?

Beloved author Katherine Applegate proves in unexpected ways that friends matter, whether real or imaginary. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

  We do a lot of guessing games and sharing of information at the campus where I work.  I can use this during black history month and poetry month to share information on display.  I see QR codes are use to track things, get quick information and for labeling.  It's a good quick way to get information.

Citation
Applegate, Katherine.  (2015).  Crenshaw.  New York, New York:  Feiwel and Friends.