New England Library Association Conference 2012: Claire Moore

Technology Programming and Services for Children

Claire Moore Darien Library

NELA Conference 2012

Agenda Intro/ About Darien Library

Role of the library in 21st Century

Technology in Services and Programs

Resources for implementing tech in children's services

Q&A and Sandbox

About Darien Library

Located in Fairfield County, Connecticut

New building opened January 2009

Population is 19,607

One of the highest circulation per capita

155,000 books and 300 newspaper/ magazine subscriptions

Why is technology

vital to libraries?

Flickr user mitikusa

Libraries provide access to information and tools for learning

Primary location for informal learning

Meet the needs of patrons

71% of users say the library is their primary place for

accessing computers and

internet

ALA access study 2007-2009 Www.ala.org/ala/research/initiatives/plftas/index.cfm.

"Compared with their middle-income peers, low- income children are less likely to use digital media to build the type of knowledge and skills they will

need to compete and cooperate in the global economy."

The New Digital Divide

Always Connected: The new digital media habits of young children. The Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, 2010.

52% of children have access to one of the newer mobile devices at home.

Common Sense Media 2011 Zero to Eight Study

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/research/

zerotoeightfinal2011.pdf

21st Century Skills AASL Standards

Technology necessary for future learning and growth

Technology has impacted how we access information

Definition of literacy has changed

Standards of the 21st Century Learner, American Association for School Librarians, 2007

Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs. National Association for the Education of Young Children and

the Fred Rogers Center

Effective uses of technology and media are:

Active , hands- on, engaging

Give the child control

Used as one of many options to support children's learning

" Young children need opportunities to develop the early technology- handling skills associated with early

digital literacy that are akin to the book handling skills associated with early literacy development."

National Institute for Literacy (2008)

" Kids should have basic skills in technology operations and

concepts by age five."

The International Society for Technology in Education (2007).

Multiple Literacies

Textual

Digital

Visual

Media

Technology in Services

Creation Station

Surface TableSelf Check/ Card Star

Touchscreen Technology

Multi-sensory tool for engaging a child

Create a collaborate learning environment

Moves beyond passive screen

Mounted iPad in Room

IPad 2 $399/ Mac Lock $98.95

Apps $0 +

IPads and Early Literacy

Engages child on a multi- sensory level

Involves Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic modalities

Develops fine motor, language, cognitive, and social skills

Promotes an enjoyment through interaction

Early Literacy IPad Kits

- 6 pre-loaded iPad 2

- Canvas Tote

- Gumdrop Case

- Tag with Bib and Item info

- Liability formIPad 2 $399/

Gumdrop Case $59.95 Tote $19.95 Apps $0 +

What Makes a Great Early Literacy App?

Be intuitive to use and easy to navigate

Encourage the development of multiple Literacies

Inspire active participation

Balance between interactive features and getting lost in the story

Intro to LettersBuilds Letter Knowledge by teaching the names of each letter

Improves motor skills by having kids trace letter shapes.

Makes the letter sounds for Phonological Awareness support

Moo, Baa, La La LaPrint Motivation supported by interactivity and fun add-ons.

Print Awareness developed by allowing children to turn pages of actual book.

App Recommendations

http://www.darienlibrary.org/children/first-five-years/early-literacy/early-literacy-ipad-appsselected-childrens-

librarians

Technology in Programs

Storytime Integration

Keynote App for large groups

Read aloud with e- Book Apps. Ex. Go Away Big Green Monster

Bi-lingual apps for language learning activities

Felt Board App for finger plays, rhymes, and songs

Bunny Fun: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Auryn, Inc. $1.99

Kids Spanish Serendipity Apps, LlC

$1.99

Little Clickers Ages 3 to 5

Week 1: Intro to Computers

Week 2: Using Computers

Week 3: Using a Keyboard

Week 4: Applications

Week 5: Internet

Week 6: IPad and appsBoowa and Kwala's Undersea

Adventure

IKids Ages 9 to 12

Interactive program for Tweens focuses on using technology to express creativity

Registered program for 6 kids

Digital photography, book trailers, videos, creation-based apps.

IKids Projects

iMovie videos

Digital Photography / photo manipulation

Creation/ Art Websites

Animation projects

Stop-action movies

Websites

Artisan Cam

Scratch

Professor Garfield

Kerpoof

Museums like the Tate, MOMA,

Apps

Photogene

Pic Collage

Art in Motion

Animation HD

IMotion

Animation Project

Animation Creator HD mobile I Software, LLC

$2.99

Visual Projects

Pic Collage Cardinal Blue Software

Free

Auryn Cam Auryn Inc.

Free

Stop-Motion Project

IMotion App FingerLab SARL

Free

Programs for Parents and Caregivers

21 Things for 21st Century Parents

Based on the 23 Things program created by Helene Blowers of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Self-directed program for parents and caregivers

Topics include Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, e-Readers, Gadgets, Apps and more!

Appy Hours and Tweet Ups

Readers' Advisory format for App selection

Twitter moms in community

Opportunity to encourage dialogue within the community

Resources for Librarians and Patrons

Children's Technology Review

Common Sense Media

Geek Dad, App Smitten

School Library Journal - Touch and Go

Kirkus Book App Reviews

Other librarians: conferences, round tables, Twitter and Tweetups

ResourcesTechnology and Interactive Media as Tools in early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8. http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PS_technology_WEB2.pdf

Learning: There's an App for that? Investigations do children's usage and learning with mobile devices. http://www.joanganzcooneycenter.org/upload_kits/learningapps_final_110410.pdf

Technology and Literacy: 21st Century Programming for Children and Teens by Jennifer Nelson and Keith Braafladt, ALA Edition, 2012.

Standards of the 21st Century Learner, American Association for School Librarians, 2007

Thank you!