Videos and QR Codes in the Library
It can sometimes be helpful to show videos in the library to give students information or guide them through a particular process. On YouTube, there are numerous videos that can be utilized for various lessons. Below are a few that I think could be helpful for a range of grades.
"The Unquiet Library" Channel
(Found at https://www.youtube.com/user/theunquietlibrary/videos)
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"Pikesville High School Library" Channel
(Found at https://www.youtube.com/user/pikesvillehslibrary/videos)
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"BBMS Media" Channel
(Found at https://www.youtube.com/user/bbmsmedia/videos)
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Besides the videos above, there are other reasons to show videos in a library. Some ideas include:
- Students creating book trailers or book reviews
- Showing students clips of movies or games relating to a specific lesson
- Showing music videos to listen to lyrics and relate that to poetry
- Showing BrainPOP videos or other resource sites to teach certain skills
- Creating a news show or daily announcements
Book Trailer
I decided to make a book trailer about The Good Egg by Jory John and Pete Oswald. I think that it is a good book to use to teach specific morals and themes to young students. The following is a synopsis of the book from Amazon.
Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed.
But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten.
As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect.
So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change…
Dynamic duo Jory John and Pete Oswald hatch a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).
Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!
To view the book trailer, scan the QR code below!!
Besides using a QR code for a book trailer, QR codes could also be used for:
- Connecting a student to a book list that contains titles similar to the one he/she just read (QR code is by the book or on the book)
- Reserving a space to study or work on a project within the library space (for older students)
- Connecting students and staff to a website/blog/social media site that promotes the library and explains the services provided
- Having some sort of scavenger hunt to locate certain types of books (each QR code could provide a clue)
- Having some sort of library contest
Thank you for sharing your video book trailer on "The Good Egg"! I frequently use picture books in my junior high classes to make lessons more student friendly (especially in ESL classes). I'll be adding this new title to my list for theme lessons.
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Allison
Hi Karen, first off cute book trailer for The Good Egg. I love that story, I'm a fan of the food group series books. And yes I agree with you about the use of videos, the possibilities are endless. I enjoyed watching the videos especially those created by the BBMS Media Channel. There videos and parodies are cute and funny. I would love to create videos with my students in the future, I think this is such a great way to promote the library and build the students' skills in public speaking and video production.
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