Conference Proposal LIBS602

1. Staying Edgy and Current in the
Library World!
By Kathy Harris

2. Undergrad: Elementary/Early Childhood
Education from Edinboro University of PA
Masters: Curriculum and
Instruction/Instructional Technology from
Virginia Tech
Library Science Endorsement: Currently
enrolled at Old Dominion University
Classroom teacher for 16 years.
I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 8th and
now I am an elementary librarian!
About Me!
Kathy Harris

3.  What is a Makerspace?
Makerspace Prezi
This Prezi was created by Annalisa Cleveland, Mary Mordica and Kathy Harris
Makerspace
Lego Wall in Nottoway
Middle School Library
Makerspace

4.  A Maker space will cover many SOL’s
depending on what the students are creating.
One SOL they all will cover is:
 Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and Logic
 The Possibilities are endless here are few
ideas for a Makerspace:
Makerspace Endless Ideas!

5. Makerspace Ideas
Duct Tape Book Marks
SOLs: Visual Arts
3.1 The student will identify
innovative solutions used by
artists to solve art making
problems.
VA 3.2 The student will
describe and use steps of the
art making process including
brainstorming, preliminary
sketching, and planning
to create works of art
Makey Makey
SOLs: Science
SC 4.3 The student will investigate
and understand the characteristics of
electricity. Key
concepts include
a) conductors and insulators;
b) basic circuits;
c) static electricity;
d) the ability of electrical energy to
be transformed into light and motion,
and to produce heat
Legos
SOLs: Science
4.1 The student will
demonstrate an understanding
of scientific reasoning, logic, and
the nature of science by planning
and conducting investigations in
which
a) distinctions are made among
observations, conclusions,
inferences, and predictions;

6.  Soundtrap is a perfect addition to a Makerspace in a
library! Students can make their own music in a 15-30
minute period.
 In a music classroom students could create their own
songs and music.
 Students can save their songs and create a homepage to
save all their music.
 SOL’s covered with this activity whether it is used in the
library for a Makerspace or in the music classroom as a
work station are many. Here are a few examples of SOL’s
this one activity covers:
Soundtrap

7.  SOL’s: Music
 1.2 The student will demonstrate various uses of the voice, including 1. singing
high and low pitches; 2. using the voice in speech and song; and 3. demonstrating
expressive qualities of music, including changes in dynamics and tempo
 2.3 The student will play a variety of pitched and nonpitched instruments alone
and with others including 1. playing melodic patterns that move upward,
downward, and stay the same; 2. playing expressively, following changes in
dynamics and tempo; 3. accompanying songs and chants with ostinatos and
single chords; and 4. using proper playing techniques
 3.5 The student will demonstrate understanding of meter by 1. determining strong
and weak beats; and 2. performing sets of beats grouped in twos and threes
Soundtrap

8.  My Soundtrap song and Homepage
 https://www.soundtrap.com/play/6KvQJltlQLG8fO_H
gE7ZiA/kathys-song/
 Sign up and Make a Song!
 https://www.soundtrap.com/
Soundtrap

9.  Animoto is a cloud-based video creation service that
produces video from photos, video clips, and music into
video slideshows.
 In a library students can use Animoto to make a book
report, author study and many other options.
 In the classroom, students could use this to show the
progress in their projects or track their science experiment
results.
 In Animoto real photos can be used and the music is a
great enhancement.
Animoto

10.  SOL’s that can be correlated through Animoto: Once again, there are many, here
are a few examples:
 2.8 Reading: The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional texts.
a) Make and confirm predictions. b)Ask and answer questions about what is read.
c)Locate information to answer questions.
d) Describe characters, setting, and important events in fiction and poetry.
e) Identify the problem and solution. f) Identify the main idea.
g) Summarize stories and events with beginning, middle, and end in the correct sequence.
h) Draw conclusions based on the text
• 3.5 Reading: The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fictional text and
poetry. a)Make, confirm, or revise predictions. b)Compare and contrast settings,
characters, and events. c)Identify the author’s purpose. d)Ask and answer questions about
what is read. e)Draw conclusions about text. f)Identify the problem and solution.
g)Identify the main idea. h)Identify supporting details. i) Differentiate between fiction and
nonfiction.
Animoto

11.  www.animoto.com
Here is an example of an Animoto that I made during
my LIBS602 class:
Animoto

12.  A QR Code is a type of barcode that is readable by dedicated QR
barcode readers and camera telephones. The code is made of black
modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The
information encoded may be text, URL, or other data.
QR Codes

13.  In the classroom: Create a QR Code that students can scan to
take them to an app on an iPad in a workstation.
 Have students create QR Codes while working on a History or
Science project. The information can take the reader to
information about the topic.
 In the Library: Place QR codes on books, linking to
information about the author, the content, and reviews.
 Place QR codes around and outside the library with contact info
and library hours.
How Can QR Codes be Used in the
Classroom or Library?

14.  http://www.visualead.com/qurify2/
 http://www.qr-code-generator.com/
 http://www.qrstuff.com/
How Do I Make a QR Code?

15.  Here are a few examples of SOL’s that will correlate with QR Codes
 History 1.3 The student will describe the stories of influential people in the history of Virginia
and their contributions to our Commonwealth, with emphasis on
 a) Powhatan; b) Pocahontas; c) Christopher Newport; d) Maggie L. Walker; and e) Arthur R.
Ashe, Jr.
 1.4 The student will describe the lives of people associated with major holidays, including
 a) George Washington Day (Presidents’ Day); b) Independence Day (Fourth of July); and c)
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
 C/T K 2.2: Identify and use available technologies to complete specific tasks.
 A. Identify the specific uses for various types of technology and digital resources.
 •Identify the difference between hardware and software.
 •Create a text document.
 •Open and read an electronic book.
 •Create a digital image.
 B. Use content specific tools, software, and simulations to complete projects.
 •Use tools in various content areas as appropriate
QR Codes

16.  Here are some resources to help you learn more about the
information learned in this presentation!
 www.twitter.com – If you haven’t joined, YOU NEED TOO!!
It is a great source of information and the latest trends!
 www.pinterest.com – Why reinvent the wheel? Save time
and use what’s already out there!
 https://makerspace.com/ - Join and collaborate and get
hundreds of ideas!
 #tlchat – Teacher Librarians This is an award winning
Twitter hashtag and has a wealth of constant information!
Keep Current and Edgy!

17.  Harris.Kathy@nottowayschools.org
 kharr005@odu.edu
 Blackstone Primary School – 615 East St. Blackstone,
VA 23824
 Twitter: iteachem3bps
 Email or tweet me anytime! I will help in any way I
can!
Contact Information

18.  Tiffin, J., Jr. (2013, February 10). Makey Makey boxes [Digital image].
Retrieved August 5, 2015, from
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimtiffinjr/8462082510
 Putman, M. (2013, February 16). Duct Tape Bookmark [Digital image].
Retrieved August 5, 2015, from
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27276950@N00/8494554890
 Lofink, D. (2008, July 2). Lego Pile [Digital image]. Retrieved August 5, 2015,
from https://www.flickr.com/photos/lofink/4501610335
 Wikipedia. (2015, April 28). Animoto. Retrieved August 5, 2015, from
https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FAnimoto
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