FINAL REFLECTION

Final Reflection

Virtual Reflection created using Book Creator:

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MOST EXCITING

Cartoons and Comics:

This was by far the most exciting technology tool that I used this semester. I not only enjoyed exploring how to create cartoons, and use them for educational purposes in my future library, but I also had a lot of fun interacting with ALL of the web applications. I could see myself and my students creating cartoons to enhance their learning, and overall had a great experience with all of the different applications. Out of all of the comic applications, Make Beliefs Comix was my favorite web application to manipulate and create with, and I think that students will love it just as much!

• *Make Beliefs Comix
• Fotojet
• Pixton

Youtube, Animoto,& QR Codes: 

I have a lot of experience with Youtube, and QR codes and use them frequently in my classroom for educational purposes. However, I very rarely create animo videos. Creating a book cover trailer was refreshing, and insightful. I learned how to create and use videos to promote the library collection, and engage student participation. Researching the different Youtube channels provided me a ton of guidance on how I can potentially use videos to reach all of the students that I service in the library. Animoto is a wonderful web application that will provide teachers and students endless amounts of fun and entertainment while learning!

• *animoto.com

Instagram, Facebook,& Twitter: 

Conducting research on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, really opened my eyes and unfolded what social media platforms are the best tools to use in the future to promote the library. I was not too surprised by my findings that Facebook was not as preferred as Instagram and Twitter, but it was delightful to create and gather ideas of how to use these platforms to reach the 21st century learners! I am also a user of Instagram and found how inspirational it can be to my future students!

MOST DIFFICULT

Blogs and Blog Readers:

Deciding upon which blog reader to choose was a bit difficult, since I have never heard of, or used one before. It was challenging to decipher the pros and cons of each when they all seemed to provide the same tools. However, I did enjoy recording my journey of this course through a blog. I do not follow many blogs, but after this course, I have gathered a new profound respect for bloggers and the information that they share with their followers.  

MOST BENEFICIAL TO STUDENTS

Message Design and Infographics: 

I think Infographics are a wonderful tool to create posters, strategies, flyers, steps, and much more to create a print rich environment for the library. Even students will have a blast with this technology tool.It allows them the opportunity to have a creative platform and share information in a visually appealing manner. Piktochart was by far my favorite web application to create an infographic with.This web application was extremely user friendly and once I started my inforgaph I couldn't stop! 

• http://www.easel.ly/
  
• *http://piktochart.com/
• http://infogr.am

Podcasts:

Using, following, and creating Podcasts are extremely beneficial for student learning. As an educator podcasts can be great for auditorial learners, and present content in a new and exciting way! I think students will really enjoy both listening and creating their own Podcasts for educational purposes. It allows them to share their thoughts in a new way, and also listen to others as well. Podbean was my favorite podcasting tool and very user friendly for students as well. Students can find podcasts to listen to on podbean and store their own podcasts on as well.

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Screencasts:

I found that screencasts are extremely beneficial for students. Screencastify was more appealing for my needs. I use google chrome, as well as my students, and it is quite a bit easier to use when uploading assignments to my google classroom. I think students would really appreciate short videos that provided content for how to do something online, reminders, and even videos that critique their work that they complete at school.

• *screencastify.com
• screencast-o-matic.com

Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning

The UDL Guidelines are a tool that is used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning(UDL). It is a framework that improves and optimizes teaching and learning for all students based on scientific insights into how humans learn. The three principles of UDL are: engagement, representation, action and expression. The UDL guidelines are a set of suggestions that can be applied to reduce barriers and maximize learning opportunities for all learners. 

Guidelines that I am Currently Using

Comprehension (3)

Any time I introduce new topics, reading passages, or units, I typically share and allow my students to share, background knowledge on what they already know about the information that we will be learning about. This helps them to make connections to the content and develop a deeper meaning on the new concepts. Activating prior knowledge helps my students to build on foundational skills that they have learned in previous years. While learning and processing new information, I also highlight major patterns that are found in the information, and repeat big ideas and relationships continuously throughout the lesson. 

Expression & Communication (5)

I typically give my students many opportunities to share, express, and communicate what they have learned in many formats. At times they "Think-pair-share" and talk in small groups or with a partner. Other times for an exit ticket to check for understanding they write what they have learned, communicate through a flipgrid activity, draw, or create something with materials that I provide them with. Giving them different medias to express themselves with solidifies what they have learned, and puts into practice the knowledge that they have gained. 

Sustaining Effort and Persistence (8)

Before each lesson, I make it a point to share with my students the goals and outcomes that each lesson will provide them with. This helps as I transition between subjects, and portrays what will be completed and expected at the end of the lesson. These are everyday objectives and goals. When we set long term goals, my students might project how many Accelerated Reader points they wish to achieve in the week, month, or by the end of the year. We also set goals for district benchmarks, weekly assessments, and the STAAR tests. These goals are kept in a folder and students chart their success as the year progresses and they can see their growth as they go. As the UDL model states, "It is important to build in periodic or persistent 'reminders' of both the goal and its value in order for them to sustain effort and concentration in the face of distracters."

Language and Symbols (2)

According to the UDL guidelines, "An important instructional strategy is to ensure that alternative representations are provided not only for accessibility, but for clarity and comprehensibility across all learners." I maintain clarity in vocabulary terms, by showing prefixes and suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, multiple meaning words, and different uses of the terms in sentence structures. This allows many of my ESL students multiple opportunities to digest the new vocabulary terms. Before we dive into a new unit in any subject, I display the challenging and new vocabulary terms through a web application called Quizlet. These flash card definitions come with images and visuals to help students imbed and connect visually to the words. The Quizlet application is then used and taught at the beginning of the lesson until the unit is complete. This repetition allows my students to become experts and users of the new terms. At times we use TPR (total physical response) to make motions, actions, or songs to help students learn and remember terms, strategies, and skills. 

Executive Functions (6)

My students are constantly monitoring their goals, successes, and growth spurts throughout the school year. As mentioned previously, each student charts their major tests that they take for all subjects, and make reachable goals for the future in order to feel that they are guiding their learning in the right direction and also gaining a sense of accountability. I have constant mini conferences with each of my students on their progress and growth for every six weeks grading period. As the UDL model suggests, I constantly help my students create their individual goals that are actually obtainable, but still challenging. I use many models, checklists, and templates for each student to understand both their strengths and weaknesses so that they can target a specific goal. 

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Guidelines that I can add Right NOW

Recruiting Interest (7)

Offering learners choices can develop self-determination, pride in accomplishment, and increase the degree to which they feel connected to their learning. I think this is a crucial element in providing for students to maximize their learning. 

One suggestion that the UDL model discusses is involving learners, where and whenever possible, in setting their own personal academic and behavioral goals, and even allowing them to have input in the design of classroom activities and academic tasks. 

Perception (1)

Perception is all about how information is being presented. I can easily manipulate my lessons to include different ways that my students learn. For example, I can polish my lessons by providing the same information through different teaching techniques such as meeting the needs of my visional learners, auditorial learners, and kinesthetic learners. When texts are enlarged, sounds are added, and more opportunities are given to my students to learn kinesthetically, this will improve the comprehension levels of my students. 

Self Regulation (9)

Teaching students to self regulate is a skill that should be taught to help promote healthy expectations and beliefs that optimize self motivation. These skills can not be easily learned if they are not explicitly taught, and many students can benefit from understanding how to facilitate personal coping skills and strategies to develop healthy emotional responses when defusing anxiety or frustration. The UDL model suggests to create reminders, models, and checklists to assist learners in choosing and trying an adaptive strategy for managing and directing their emotional responses to external events. 

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Guidelines that look GREAT, but I need some help to implement

Physical Action (4)

According to the UDL model, "...properly designed curricular materials provide a seamless interface with common assistive technologies through which individuals with movement impairments can navigate and express what they know—to allow navigation or interaction with a single switch, through voice activated switches, expanded keyboards and others." In order to reach all different learners, it is crucial that I am provided the necessary equipment and programs. In order to follow this element of the UDL model, I would need the support and guidance from my school administrators to help me get the necessary tools to provide for such learners. Some of these tools might consists of an adaptive keyboard, technologies, single switch, etc. However I can easily implement instructional materials such as math and reading manipulatives for students who are needing these supplemental aids. 

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What I would like to EXPLORE more of in terms of UDL

Self Regulation (9)

I feel that self regulation is a skill that can be difficult to teach to students, and I would love to learn more about ways that I can teach coping skills, and model appropriate behaviors for my students. Many of my students do not have the tools they need to focus and pay attention, keep their emotions in check, adjust to change, or handle the frustration that is sometimes a part of interacting with others or learning something new. After I searched for extra supportive articles on self regulation I found the following guidelines to be very helpful and easy to implement in the classroom:

• create a positive environment
• set clear expectations
• instruct on study skills
• scaffold instruction
• model and practice appropriate behavior

link: https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-teach-self-regulation

I also explored a website called The Pathway 2 Success. This webpage gave me 15 strategies that could help promote student self regulation. Some of the take aways that I found useful were:

• practice self control with games
• creating a "share journal"
• use literature for models and examples of what not to do 
• creating a social script binder
• discuss scenarios
• creating a calm down space

link: https://www.thepathway2success.com/15-strategies-to-help-build-self-regulation-skills/

Executive Functions (6)

When it comes to understanding the Executive Functions from the UDL model, I would like to understand how to enhance my student's capacity for monitoring their own progress. More specifically, I wanted to locate templates that guided my students to self reflect on the quality of work that they complete on a weekly basis. At times I do see my students lack a sense of motivation and pride in the work that they complete. I found a great youtube video below for Hyper Docs!

link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g32p-dmd0Uk&feature=youtu.be

I also wanted to learn more about how students' brains develop executive functions. According to Edutopia, "Some students do not develop executive functions to the same degree as their peers. For these students with deficits, additional support in the classroom may improve their development of executive function." The website also provided a few classroom strategies to help students develop executive functions such as:

• Displaying the steps or questions that students could ask themselves in the classroom is also helpful to promote independence with a skill.
• Posting schedules can be a useful tool in developing time management skills. 
• Provide opportunities for students to review previous learning. 

link: https://www.edutopia.org/article/helping-students-develop-executive-function-skills#:~:text=Simple%20classroom%20strategies%20can%20assist,time%20management%20and%20active%20listening.&text=Executive%20function%20is%20an%20umbrella,mental%20control%20and%20self%2Dregulation.

Resources:

CAST (2018). Universal Design for Learning Guidelines version 2.2. Retrieved from http://udlguidelines.cast.org

Podcasts

PODCASTS

The dictionary definition of a podcast is- an episodic series of spoken word digital audio files that a user can download to a personal device for easy listening. Streaming applications and podcasting services provide a convenient, integrated way to manage a personal consumption queue across many podcast sources and playback devices. Although podcasts have been around for a while, they are still of high interest for users. This blog will review three different podcast web applications enjoy!

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Soundcloud

soundcloud.com

Soundcloud had a simple registration process for a free account. Once you are ready to create your podcast, you must record using a separate source such as voice memo on you smart phone. Once completed you download your voice recording onto the Soundcloud website and your recording will appear. The web application tracks statistics on your track, and notifies you of how many plays, likes, reposts, comments, or downloads your podcast has received. Soundcloud is quite simple to use, but for the purpose of this blog and the group podcast that we wanted to create, this blog did not allow us to directly record from the web application. There was also no way for us to edit, add transitions, or music to the background of our voice recording. We found that this podcast web application was not equipped enough for our needs. 

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Audioboom

audioboom.com

Audioboom was also simple to register for. However, I could not record or upload any audio files unless I paid for a subscription of $9.99 a month. Right off the bat, I tried to get around the payment, and snoop through the web application to see if it was worth the purchase. Some features that I hadn't seen anywhere else, were how users are able to connect their finished podcasts to social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr. If you have an already existing podcast you can import your episodes by adding the RSS feed URL. Audioboom also generates a detailed breakdowns of your top listened to podcast and episodes. However, knowing that there are free podcast applications out there my group decided to find and use a different site. This podcast web application was my least favorite out of the three listed in this blog. 

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Podbean

podbean.com

Podbean was by far the easiest and most reliable podcast web application. When utilizing a free subscription, users are able to upload 10 hours of voice recordings. The home page is clean, user friendly, and visually appealing. The toolbar menu is straightforward, and has many options for your homepage layout. I loved using Podbean in the past, and for this group project all of the members of my group agreed that this would be the platform that we should use to develop our own podcast. It provides statistics of the number of downloads, followers, and likes your content receives. When creating a new episode it is as simple as clicking a button. You can upload your file directly onto the website. For this specific podcast, my group members each recorded our sections of the podcast separately, and meshed our files using Podbean. We were able to add background music, sound effects, echo, and tone. Podbean was by far the best option, since it had a free subscription, easy use, and plethora of editing options available. 

For this podcast, we chose to share information on Margaret A. Edwards. She has made huge lasting impressions in the library scene and is well recognized for promoting young adult literature. The link below is our podcast! Please enjoy!

https://mblanco03.podbean.com/e/margaret-a-edwards/

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Podcasts in the Library!

Podcasts can be used by both educators and students! There is a lot of research that shows lasting impact on student learning with the use of podcasts. Some students are auditorial learners and what better way to connect with them through a recorded or live podcast! 

Some examples of uses for podcasts:

• Students or librarians can interview authors and record the conversation for others to listen to. 
• Both students and librarians can record book reviews of newly added library materials
• The librarian can broadcast live library events to encourage student participation.
• Librarians can have students create a speech or conversation on what they learned in the library that day.
• Students can be authors and record their creative stories on a podcast.

Educational Podcasts to follow!

There are many educational podcasts out there, but I did my research and located a few that are relevant and up to date. Check them out below!

Book Riot: is a weekly live podcast that discusses what is new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading!  https://bookriot.com/listen/shows/thepodcast/ 

Dewey Decibel: This podcast series is from American Libraries (the magazine of American Libraries Association) that highlight conversations with librarians, authors, thinkers, and scholars about topics from the library world and beyond. https://soundcloud.com/dewey-decibel-703453552

The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast: This podcast discusses teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, and educational technology. https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/pod/ 

Cartoons and Comics!

Cartoons and Comics

Cartoons and comics are a more popular hit with our students, and teens! This comeback is not shocking as we have seen a heightened interest in graphic novels. If our students are engaged with comics and graphic novels, we as educators, should use that to our advantage. They are not only visually appealing, but promote reading and learning as "fun!" Below I have listed three different FREE comic websites that both teachers and students can use to facilitate learning. 

FOTOJET

https://www.fotojet.com/features/misc/photo-comic.html

Fotojet is the first comic website that I tried. Overall my experience wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be. The overall aesthetics of the menu, toolbar, and options were sleek and clean. However, once I started to create my comic strip, I was disappointed by the limited options. I used photos that were stocked from the website and searched "classrooms" and had few options to choose from. There is an option to upload and use your personal photos from your computer, but as educators, we typically don't upload personal photos onto school computers. There were some great add ons such as emoji faces, thought bubbles, text bubbles, and other fun elements that students would enjoy using. There were a lot of great template choices that I liked and it was easy to drag and add the image into each comic box. I did not like how the editing tool bar is constantly following my cursor as I add or edited any image. There were a few options that were unusable unless you upgrade to a paid subscription, but for the most part, there are enough options to use under the free subscription. Downloading my final comic was simple and easy, and you even have the option to share your creation on Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr. Below is my own comic that I made using Fotojet!

PIXTON

 https://edu.pixton.com/educators

The free subscription with Pixton is very limiting, but it is also by far the most user friendly. There are many elements of Pixton that can be created based on the users specifications when it comes to individuality. The cartoon characters can be adjusted based on your preferences such as hair color, facial expression, and the actions that the user wants them to do. The user can even adjust the focus of each frame and choose the time of day. Adding speech bubbles is just as simple, and each bubble is automatically placed on the frame for each character as you wish. The templates, backgrounds, and overall presentation is very clean and professional looking. Saving and downloading the cartoon strip is as simple as clicking the "download" button. Users can also share their work through email, Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook. I think both students and teachers can use this comic tool, and create lasting content that they will feel proud of once completed. Below is my comic that I created with Pixton!

MAKE BELIEFS COMICS

 http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/

Make Beliefs Comics is the most creative comic website out of the three. Teachers and students can create a comic in both English and Spanish. When creating a comic using this website, there are many background options to choose from, including simple plain colored backdrops. Make Beliefs Comics offers comic strips that are already started for users who need a head start. This can come in handy when in a time crunch, or for younger students who need extra help. The characters are a bit limited in the different actions that they appear to do, but are all comedic looking to help create a humorous tone. Every image that is inserted can be moved, rearranged, zoomed in or out, and appear in front of, or behind the text boxes. There are endless options for users to create an individual piece of work. When it comes time to saving the comic, you must be signed into your account for the comic to save to the website, or save directly to your computer downloads. The only option to share your comic directly from the website, is through email. Overall, this was my favorite website to use, to create a comic strip. I found that the options were plentiful and the program was user friendly. I think students will enjoy using this website the most out of the three discussed in this blog, because there are so many options, funny characters, and less hassle to start creating their ideas. Below is my example of what I created using Make Beliefs Comics!

WAYS TO USE COMICS

Comics can be used in so many ways in the classroom, both teachers and students will find joy during the creation process and sharing their work with their peers. Comics can be a great outlet for students to express themselves and integrate learned skills. Below are a list of ways that teachers can incorporate comics into their lessons!

• Students can practice using new vocabulary terms from novels, or any content area such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
• Allow ELL student to practice writing in English, and presenting their comic strip to practice speaking in English
• Comic scrips can be used to teach students about character traits when they create their own comic characters
• Students can use comic strips to visually re-tell events from a story to practice plot skills.
• Teachers can use comics to introduce new content in a visually appealing way
• Teachers can create comic posters that provide a rich print environment for students.

Videos and QR Codes in the Library

Videos and QR Codes in the Library 

Youtube:

Youtube is being used by librarians in so many innovative ways!  There are many channels nowadays in Youtube and you can find many Video clips, TV clips, music videos, movie trailers and other content like video blogging, short original videos, and educational videos. Librarians can create a youtube channel for students to subscribe to. There students can comment, and share these videos with other classmates. Youtube is a great communication tool and can provide students with instruction on how to utilize library services. Below are 4 youtube channels that are created by librarians! Check them out!

1. The NHS Library Channel:

Most Helpful for Students:

• How to use EBSCO host for research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BezObVKkqOo This video would be most helpful for students because it discusses how to use one of the online databases. Without learning how to use EBSCO students would have a lot of difficulty searching for online resources that are directly associated with their research project and topic.

Students Would Like:

• Getting started with the NHS Library Website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjpxzgZQkZM This youtube video demonstrates the ins and outs of the NHS Library Website. Students will find that this video contains pertinent information on what resources are available online and is accessible through the library website. For new students to the school this video can really be of great use! 

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2. The Unquiet Library Channel:

Most Helpful for Students:

• Finding Creative Common Images: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4XtB77pHRs&t=56s This video is most helpful for students since it discusses the importance of copyright and how to use Creative Commons to locate images that are free to use by the pubic. Students will find this video full of useful information on regards to instructions on how to use and locate Creative Commons.

Students Would Like:

• Video promoting new book arrivals in the library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q7RjsFNFRs I found this video to be very entertaining, and I think students will too! Anytime librarians can promote a book collection with video and music, will inspire and encourage students to come to the library and check out new library materials! 

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3. Pikesville High School Library Channel: 

Most Helpful for Students:

• Snapshot of the Panthers Library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zat-1kHF5sY&t=31s This video provides students a synopsis of what the library has to offer at this campus. Students can watch this video and gain understanding of what they can expect from the librarian and the library resources that are available. The images give students comfort knowing that the library is a safe place where learning and exploration take place. 

Students Would Like:

• Library Event "Gaming Day": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ysT9BZVTG4 It is always inspiring for students to see themselves in action at the library. This video shows all the excitement that the students had during this library event. Other students in the school may see this video and want to be apart of what the library has to offer, its a win win!

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4. BBMSMedia Library Channel:

Most Helpful for Students:

• How to make a website citation using NoodleTools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUQ136Ae22o Making citations can be difficult for students of all ages. This video provides content on how to use NoodleTools to create an accurate citation. Students can bookmark this video to locate it quickly when necessary. 

Students Would Like:

• Library parody of overdue books: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivht6CPe1Ek Video parodies are always fun and exciting for students to watch, and be apart of during the creation process! This video is not only entertaining but sends a message to students about the importance of overdue books. Students will remember this video and take the message to heart. What a great way to involve students and a little laughter!

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How to Promote Videos in your Library!

• Create Book Trailers- these promote specific library books
• Program Trailers- which showcase and promote different library programs for students
• Promo trailers- which feature certain library events, services, collections, technologies, or other resources
• Instructional Videos- these review library skills, content, and other topics regarding library materials and resources that the library has to offer
• Readalouds- librarians can record videos of themselves and students reading books and upload them to youtube 
• Children's crafts videos- for library programs
• Public Service Announcements

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Alternatives to YOUTUBE:

At times Youtube can be blocked or censored due to the content in the video. Below are some alternatives that will help educators reach the videos that they need. 

• https://www.schooltube.com/ : School Tube provides content created by teachers and students

• https://www.teachertube.com/: Teacher Tube provides user generated videos for teachers by teachers. 

• https://www.nextvista.org/: Nextvista is a nonprofit, advertising-free video sharing site run by Google Certified Teacher Rushton Hurley.

• https://academicearth.org/: Academic Earth provides videos of lectures that are created by some of the top universities in the United States.

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Book Trailers:

Book trailers are creative ways to grab student's attention to new books that are being added to the library collection, or even to re-promote a classic novel. Book trailers can also promote authors and all of their recent works. These innovative videos can promote books in ways that paper ads can not, and in this digital age, these can be posted on any social media platform! Here is a link to Animoto. It is a free video service that can be used to create book trailers: http://animoto.com/education/classroom

The book trailer that I made is for a short chapter book titled Judy Moody in a Mood by Megan Mc Donald. "Judy Moody was in a mood. Not a good mood. A bad mood. A mad-faced mood."

To start, Judy Moody doesn't have high hopes for third grade. Her new desk won't have an armadillo sticker with her name on it. Her new classroom will not have a porcupine named Roger. And with her luck, she'll get stuck sitting in the first row, where Mr. Todd will notice every time she tries to pass a note to her best friend, Rocky. An aspiring doctor, Judy does have a little brother who comes in handy for practicing medicine, a cool new pet, and a huge Band-Aid collection. 
Judy also has an abundance of individuality and attitude, and when Mr. Todd assigns a very special class project, she really gets a chance to express herself! Megan McDonald's spirited text and Peter Reynolds's wry illustrations combine in a feisty, funny first chapter book for every kid who has ever felt a little out of sorts.

SCAN BELOW TO WATCH MY BOOK TRAILER!

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QR Codes: 

QR stands for (Quick Response). QR Codes are a barcode that is scanned through a smart phone device. The information encoded in a QR code can be a URL, a phone number, an SMS message, or any text. 

Uses for QR Codes in the Library:

• QR codes can be used in library exhibits that include a QR code link to songs, videos, Web sites, surveys, etc.

• Codes can be displayed in the library magazine/journal areas that point to online electronic holdings of print materials that correspond to the content in the magazines or journals.

• QR codes can be uploaded to the library website and provide audio tours for orientations.

• Codes can be added to print handouts for additional information on mobile friendly sites for students to access from home.

• QR codes can be placed on staff directory pages and research guides that go to mobile friendly sites for later reference purposes.

• For fun and interactive activities QR codes can be placed on audio book cases for author interviews. 

• Librarians can create a QR code to a YouTube playlists of videos that they created for students to access easily.