2. Agenda
Trends in Library Service to Kids and Teens:
• eBooks for Kids and Teens
• iPad meets Story Time
• Virtual Visits with Skype
• Summer Reading Online
• YouTube Parties
• Computer Training for Kids and Teens
• Tech Tutors
• QR Codes
All of the websites highlighted in this session are available at:
www.delicious.com/technologyandkids
4. eBooks for Kids and Teens
Trend: A New Demand for Kids‟ eBooks
• The use of eBooks has increased exponentially
in the last year.
• Though children‟s and teen titles have been
available in the EPUB and PDF formats, until
recently the primary focus and demand has
been on adult eBook collections – this is
changing.
5. eBooks for Kids and Teens
• OverDrive has a wide range of children‟s and teen titles
available in the EPUB and PDF format.
6. eBooks for Kids and Teens
Trend: The “Pass Back” Effect
• A study by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center
revealed that a growing number of children are
gaining access to mobile devices through their
parents.
• “Within the national survey, two-thirds of children
ages four to seven have used an iPhone or iPod
Touch and 85 percent have used one owned by
a parent.”
“The „Pass Back‟ Effect.”
Kathy Ishizuka SLJ December 1, 2010
7. eBooks for Kids and Teens
Trend: The “Pass Back” Effect
• "Somehow the market has extrapolated that if
kids don't own Kindles and Nooks there's no
point in selling books to them. The real shift in
eBooks is when kids will begin rallying behind
these devices and read digitally, and that will
foretell a fundamental shift in publishing certainly
through the end of 2011 and the beginning of
2012.” Jacob Lewis, cofounder and CEO of
Figment
“Tech Trends: Talking Apps and Ebooks at TOC Bologna.”
Lauren Barack SLJ April 12, 2011
8. eBooks for Kids and Teens
Trend: Shift from eReaders to Tablets
First Generation Kobo vs. Kobo Vox
9. Story Time Meets iPad
Trend: Shift from eReaders to Tablets
• As demand shifts from dedicated eReaders to
touch screen tablets, there are exciting
implications for picture books.
• While the small, black and white screens of the
first generation eReaders were not suited to
picture books, the iPad and other tablets are
ideal - offering vibrant, full colour displays.
10. eBooks for Kids and Teens
Trend: Interactivity
• Children‟s eBooks are also beginning to take
advantage of the digital format by adding
elements of interactivity.
11. eBooks for Kids and Teens
Trend: Interactivity
• The Kobo Vox offers Read-along Kids titles
which feature narration and sounds effects.
• Barnes and Noble‟s Nook Kids collection (not
available in Canada), features children‟s
picture book titles with audio as well as
interactive elements.
• While these are exciting developments, the
real game changer for children‟s digital books
is the iPad.
12. eBooks for Kids and Teens
Challenge: eBooks vs. Apps
• Some of the most exciting developments in
children's literature are happening in the area
of apps rather than eBooks.
• There is a huge range of children's apps
available for the iPad through the App Store,
ranging in price from 99 cents up to $9.99.
• While some can be static and relatively „low
tech‟, there are an increasing number of high
quality apps available with an incredible level
of interactivity.
• The future of pop-up and lift the flap books is
digital.
13. eBooks for Kids and Teens
PopOut! The Tale of Peter Rabbitfor iPad
14. eBooks for Kids and Teens
Challenge: eBooks vs. Apps
• Unfortunately, this level of interactivity is not
currently being offered by eBook vendors such
as Overdrive.
• The real challenge for libraries is to remain
relevant as more and more users access
children‟s literature in the form of apps rather
than print or eBooks.
• One solution is to embrace this trend through
children‟s programming.
16. Story Time Meets iPad
What you need:
• iPad 2 or iPad 3
• VGA cable and VGA adaptor
• projector
17. Story Time Meets iPad
Resources
• SLJ Touch and Go: A Guide to the Best Apps for
Children and Teens
http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/touchandgo/
• SLJ Touch and Go: Preschool to Grade 4
http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/touchandgo/category/p
reschool-grade-4/
18. Story Time Meets iPad
Resources
• Kirkus Reviews: Best Kids' Book Apps of 2011
http://www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2011/book-apps/
• Kirkus Reviews: Best Kids' Book Apps of 2010
http://www.kirkusreviews.com/childrens-book-apps/
19. Story Time Meets iPad
Resources
• BoingBoing: Apps for Kids
http://boingboing.net/tag/appsforkids
• Best Apps for Kids
http://www.bestappsforkids.org/
• Digital Storytime
http://digital-storytime.com/
• iPhone Mom
http://www.theiphonemom.com/
20. Story Time Meets iPad
Resources
• A list of all of the apps featured in this
presentation, as well as additional recommended
children‟s book apps is available at:
www.delicious.com/technologyandkids/apps
23. Virtual Author Visits
Why?
• The software is free to download and calls from
„Skype to Skype‟ are free.
• Through Skype libraries have access to authors
that would otherwise be prohibited by
geography.
• Many authors are even willing to do short „meet
and greet‟ sessions for free.
24. Virtual Author Visits
What You Will Need:
• Skype
• A webcam and microphone (already included on
most laptops)
• A projector
• An author:
• Skype an Author Network
• Authors‟ Booking Service
25. Virtual Class Visits
The Future of Class Visits?
• Skype presents a viable alternative to traditional
class visits, enabling library staff to conduct
school visits with little
interruption to theschool or library
schedule.
• Skype also offers the benefit of
screen sharing, allowing for
demonstrations of online
resources, book trailers, etc.
27. Summer Reading Online
Trend: Integrated Branch and Online SRC
• Public libraries are
beginning to offer
online summer
reading programs
more closely
integrated with
in-branch programs.
• Oakville PL and Hamilton PL are using their
websites as tools for kids to register and track
their progress in the club.
28. Summer Reading Online
Trend: Integrated Branch and Online SRC
• There are also a wide range of free tools
available to make an online summer reading
program possible:
• Wufoo: online forms to submit books reviews
• Poll Daddy: online polls
• Shout Mix: shout boxes to allows users to post
comments instantly
Step-by-step instructions on how to use these tools to
create an online summer program is available at:
http://www.slideshare.net/jengalbells/summer-reading-2-0
29. YouTube Parties
The evolution of the film program
• No license necessary
• Appropriate playlists are created in advance, but
there is room for input from your audience
• Result is fun and organic
– never the same twice!
• Opens up partner
programming options,
like making your own
reviews, book trailers etc.
30. Computer Training for Kids & Teens
• Kids and teens are sometimes overlooked when
it comes to computer training in libraries but
there are lots of free, online tools available that
make for exciting computer classes for the
younger set.
• Photo Editing Classes with FotoFlexer
• Video Editing with Windows Movie Maker or
Photobucket
• Digital Scrapbooking with Mixbook
31. Tech Tutors
• Tech savvy teens can
be recruited as
volunteers to offer one
on one assistance
during computer
classes.
• It‟s a great way for
teens to earn
volunteer hours and
gives them the
opportunity to be the
expert.
32. QR Codes
What Are They?
• “A Quick Response code is a 2D barcode that can store
and display lots of information. You install a barcode
scanner on your phone which uses the camera to capture
an image of the QR code and your phone completes the
encoded action.
• The QR code can be programmed to
connect you to a website (where you
could watch a video, read an RSS feed,
or get more info), make a phone call,
send an SMS (text message), send
email, download contact information to
your phone, or map an address.”
“How Libraries Can Use QR Codes to Improve Services” January 20, 2011. We Know Books, ETC.
33. QR Codes
Trend: QR Code Scavenger Hunts
• Though the trend began in academic libraries,
many public libraries are adopting this new
technologyand are using scavenger hunts to
introduce
it to customers.
• There are lots of free
QR code generators
and readers available,
such as BeeTagg and
Invx.
Students taking part in a QR code scavenger hunt at Hill Country Middle School Library in Austin, Texas
“QR Codes hit the library.” April 8, 2011. Eanes ISD Libraries
34. Questions?
All of the websites highlighted in this session are
available at:
www.delicious.com/technologyandkids
