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Cen Campbell & Carisa Kluver June 25, 2014
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New Media & FamiliesLas Vegas-Clark County Library District
June 25, 2014
Hello!Cen Campbell, LittleeLit.com
Carisa Kluver,Digital-Storytime.com
Apps/eBooks from this workshopFelt BoardMGOL KeynoteOne Drive (for PPT)
A Frog ThingBean’s BabyBlue Hat Green HatByron Barton TrucksHappy Hippo Angry Duck iBookPenguin’s Family
How the iPad affects young children, and what we can do about it
Media Mentors
Images that make us sad
This is Our Opportunity
● Digital felt board ● Book app or digital book● Digital music or sounds● Non-book app ● Create your own content ● Screen shots or images
What is New Media?
Librarians are knowledgeable about curating all kinds of resources- including new media Librarians are skilled at helping children, parents & caregivers navigate many kinds of tools – including positive ways to use new media
Why new media in the library?
● App● eBook● Felt Board● Library Apps● Parent Engagement Apps
Demo!
Concerns?
Concerns● Displacement of other activities● Commercial messages● Passive consumption● Eye/Body Strain● Displacement of relationships● Sleep disruptions● “Screen time”
Advantages?
● Engaging● Learning Styles● Access (geographic, linguistic & special
populations)● Diversity of content● Learning support● Tactile interface & multimedia
Advantages
American Academy of Pediatrics
Recommendations from the AAP Guidelines● Limit “entertainment” screen time to <1-
2 hours a day● Discourage screen media for children <2● Keep screen media out of child’s
bedroom ● Monitor media usage● Coview● Establish family media plan
NAEYC & Fred Rogers Center
Guidelines from NAEYC/Fred● Select, use, integrate & evaluate media
in intentional & age-appropriate ways● Balance of tech & non-tech● Prohibit use of passive media● Limit use for <2 year olds● Consider recommendations from health
orgs● Equitable access to technology
● Pilot Projects● Bibliography● Survey● Forum
Promising Practices
Books For Parents & Staff
Another resource for parents
● What are the early learning practices?
Supporting Early Learning
● What are the early learning practices?○ Talk○ Sing○ Read○ Write ○ Play
Supporting Early Learning
...is one that supports the development of a relationship with another human being.
The Best App for Young Children...
1. Digital version of your favourite storytime book (App, eBook, Library)
2. Digital felt Board3. Music (playlist)4. Lyrics, welcome or resource slide5. Photos
Suggestions for getting started
Questions?
1. Digital version of your favourite storytime book (App, eBook, Library)
2. Digital felt Board3. Music (playlist)4. Lyrics, welcome or resource slide5. Photos
Suggestions for getting started
Discuss the following question with your neighbor:
What IS the role of libraries now?
A patron asks:
Why are there iPads in the library?
Demo: Felt Board
Demo: Oceanhouse Media
What makes a good digital book?● Meaningful interactive elements that are
relevant to the narrative & don’t distract● Quality story with high quality images● Simple, large & easily-readable font● Read-to-me & read-to-myself options● Highlighting word-for-word● Settings for turning on/off music/sound effects● Navigation, ease of use, tech stability
Where can you find digital book reviews?● Common Sense Media: http://www.commonsensemedia.
org● Digital Storytime: http://digital-storytime.com● Kirkus: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-
reviews/ipad/● School Library Journal: Touch & Go http://www.slj.
com/category/books-media/reviews/apps/● Horn Book: Out of the Box http://www.hbook.
com/category/choosing-books/app-review-of-the-week/
Other Good ResourcesAppShopper.comAppFriday.com
MomsWithApps.comSmartAppsforKids.com
TheiMums.comTeachersWithApps.comAnd many, many more!
Reader’s Appvisory?
“I don’t teach people how to use specific tools or systems. I do try to present a wide array of possibilities and then teach my students to critically evaluate how effectively any given technology will serve the purposes of the library” Children & Libraries Vol. 12 #2
In conclusion...
Questions?
Contact us anytime! [email protected]
Twitter: @LittleeLit & @iPad_StorytimeFacebook: LittleeLit & Digital Storytime
Web: LittleeLit.com & Digital-Storytime.com
