iPads in the Library

iPads in the Library: Making It Work in YOUR Library!

Lisa PerezChicago Public Schools Dept of Libraries

Illinois Education & Technology Conference November 17, 2011

Where are you in using

mobile devices in

your library?

FullyIntegrated

Some devices

Dabbling

On the sidelines

Why iPads?

About our grant

http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/ipads

Selecting winners:

Quality of Plan

Assessment/Evaluation Plan

Alignment to Standards

Collaboration

Program Requirements

Attend three days of ITS-organized trainingsAttend two days of Dept of Libraries-organized trainingsAttend monthly evening one-hour Safari Live webinar meetingsContribute recommendations of 15 or more apps that support library servicesContribute recommendations of 15 or more eBooks and/or audiobooks that support library servicesContribute to the development of guidelines for the selection of iPad-related digital resources that support the library programContribute to the development of recommendations for best practices in circulating iPads and in cataloging resources in SOAR and other integrated library systemsAssist in the creation of one Animoto video and one full-motion video showcasing students using iPads in the library. Secure necessary student photo-release formsParticipate in a culminating showcase event sponsored by ITS and the Dept of LibrariesComplete a culminating survey at the conclusion of the Mobilary programPresent at the Dept of Libraries Back-to-School event (optional)

http://mobilary.wikispaces.com

Creating a community of learners

Face-to-Face MeetingsWebinars

Chase Elementary School

http://animoto.com/play/eJ9kKwDjUDs0YV2qvxjcMQ

Purchasing

Use Your District’s Buying Procedures

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First-Time Set Up in the Library

https://mobilary.wikispaces.com/ipadfirstsetup

Bretford Charging/Syncing Carts

CasesColor-codingNumber iPads on wall paperUse table-top bins?Other options?

Volume Purchasing Program - VPP

Pros/Cons of VPP for Librarians

Pros: Ease of managing apps on many devices, cost savings, good to support research-related resources

Cons: Librarians rarely would want to buy 20 copies of the same book apps, iBooks do not provide savings, need for various syncing groups

Our Diigo Group

http://groups.diigo.com/group/cpsipadlibrarians

Free Apps: Productivity

Free Apps: Research

Assessing Your Apps: Our rubric

https://mobilary.wikispaces.com/apprubric

Student Contracts

https://mobilary.wikispaces.com/studentcontractsipads

Setting Up

Centers

Namaste Elementary School

http://animoto.com/play/m3j058vvnOnzSOJH0Eh1DA

Where does cataloguing fit in

all of this?

eBooks vs Book apps

What’s the difference?

Free eBooksICDLFree BooksGoogle Books & more

Make your own ePub books, too*Book Creator app*Creative Book Builder

Peripherals to Maximize Teaching Effectiveness

Assessing Your Success

How do iPads impact learning in the library?How do iPads expand library resources?

How do iPads impact collaboration?How do iPads support production of learning artifacts?

How do iPads expand assessment options?How do iPads promote equity?

How do iPads boost technology skills?

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/03/02/apple_announces_ipad_2_with_new_design_faster_a5_processor.html

Contact Me:

Lisa Perezleperez1@cps.eduTwitter: @leperez1