This document provides technology tips and tools for 21st century librarians to use when teaching students. It introduces several digital tools like Vocaroo for voice recordings, green screens for virtual field trips, Flipgrid for gathering information, and QR codes for linking to online content. Each tool is accompanied by examples of how it can be used in the classroom and which curriculum standards it aligns with. The document emphasizes that librarians now serve as instructional leaders by integrating technology into learning.

1. Technology Tips for the
21st Century Librarian
teaching the
21st Century Kid

2. Brianne Nelson
Nelson, B. (2017). Great Wolf[photoJPG].

3. “The Future Forward Librarian is always
looking for opportunities to serve as an
instructional leader-and very few of us
imagined this is what we would be doing
when we decided to become librarians.”

4. VocarooAn online voice recording program
Its time for your students to have the
ultimate mike drop experience!

5. Vocaroo
• The program is very easy to use, just need a laptop and a reader!
Student Can Read
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0qqjOWL21BG
Teacher Can E-Mail
Parents
Teacher Can Read Teacher Can Read and
Student Can Respond
Nelson, B. (2017). Camden's 7th Birthday[photoJPG]. ImageChef Nelson, B. (2017). Great Wolf[photoJPG].

6. Curriculum Match Ups for Vocaroo
Technology Standards Curriculum Standards
C/T K-2.1 Demonstrate an operational
knowledge of various technologies.
A. Use various types of technology devices to
perform learning tasks.
-Use a keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, touchpad,
and other input devices to interact with a
computer.
-Use appropriate buttons, gestures, menu
choices, and commands to manipulate the
computer when completing learning tasks.
B. Communicate about technology with
appropriate terminology.
-Use basic technology vocabulary as needed.
SOL K.1; SOL K.2; SOL K.3-
The student will demonstrate
growth in oral communication
across a variety of situations.
SOL K.8- The student will
expand vocabulary through a
variety of reading experiences.

7. Green Screen
the onsite field trip to anywhere
Do you and your students want to visit Egyptian pyramids of the Great
Wall of China?
NOW YOU CAN!

8. Green Screen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYyH5GkXODI

9. Curriculum Match Ups for Green Screens
Technology Standards Curriculum Standards
C/T K-2.6-Communicate effectively with
others (e.g., peers, teachers, experts) in
collaborative learning situations.
A. Use technology tools for individual and
collaborative writing, communication, and
presentation activities.
-Use word processing to practice writing skills.
-Use common graphic and presentation tools
when preparing and providing presentations.
B. Recognize tools useful for communication.
-Identify how different technologies appeal to
different senses.
SS.2.2 The student will demonstrate knowledge
and understanding of life in ancient Egypt.
SS.2.2.1 Describe the location and physical
features of ancient Egypt. (SOL 2.4)
Continent of Africa
South of the Mediterranean Sea
Nile River flows northward through a desert.
Sahara
Deserts
Climate – hot and dry
SS.2.2.2 Describe how the people of ancient Egypt
used their environment. (SOL 2.2, SOL 2.4)
Environment – surroundings
Seasonal river flooding made the soil near the river fertile.
Farmed and irrigated the land near the Nile River

10. Flip Grid
• Gather Information
• Paperless
• Fun
Curriculum Match Ups
C/T K-2.4 Plan and apply strategies for gathering information, using a variety
of tools and sources, and reflect on alternate strategies that might lead to
greater successes in future projects.
A. Identify information in various formats.
Recognize that information may be presented as printed text, electronic text,
audio, video, or images.
B. Identify available sources of information.
Be able to name and use sources of information available at school and
outside the school.
Nelson, B. (2017). Brianne Nelson[JPG].

11. https://flipgrid.com/c87955

12. Curriculum Match Ups for Flip Grid
Technology Standards Curriculum Standards
C/T K-2.6-Communicate effectively with
others (e.g., peers, teachers, experts) in
collaborative learning situations.
A. Use technology tools for individual and
collaborative writing, communication, and
presentation activities.
-Use word processing to practice writing skills.
-Use common graphic and presentation tools
when preparing and providing presentations.
B. Recognize tools useful for communication.
Identify how different technologies appeal to
different senses.
ELA.2.1 The student will demonstrate
effective oral communication skills across a
variety of situations. (SOL 2.1; SOL 2.2;
SOL 2.3)

13. QR Codes
a quick response code
Scan and go to a YouTube Video
Listen to Eric Carle Reading
Do Research on PebbleGo!

14. Curriculum Match Ups for QR Codes
Technology Standards Curriculum Standards
C/T K-2.6 Communicate effectively
with others (e.g., peers, teachers,
experts) in collaborative learning
situations.
A. Use technology tools for individual and
collaborative writing, communication, and
presentation activities.
-Use word processing to practice writing
skills.
-Use common graphic and presentation tools
when preparing and providing presentations.
B. Recognize tools useful for communication.
Identify how different technologies appeal to
different senses.
ELA.1.5 The student will expand
vocabulary through reading
experiences.
(SOL 1.7; SOL 1.8)
ELA.1.6 The student will read and
demonstrate comprehension of a
variety of fictional texts. (SOL 1.9; SOL
1.11; SOL 1.14)

15. Thank You for Coming!

16. Citations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYyH5GkXODI
https://www.pebblego.com/
http://www.eric-carle.com/ec_reads_vhc.html
Harland, P. (2016). Future Forward Librarians as Leaders. School Library Connection, p.22.