Technology to Energize Teens and Tweens May 2013

Using Technology to Energize Teens

& TweensPresenter: Diana Silveira

AgendaProgramming IdeasAugment Existing ServicesEngaging/Promoting with TechnologyTips for Success

Programming Ideas

Scavenger Hunts

• Tweet Pictures/items found in library or community

• QR Codes SMS Treasure Hunts

• Photo Hunts (Send in pictures of specific items)

• Use Augmented Reality Apps to “find” tweets/items/things

Clue Ideas: A Red Book, A NYT Bestseller, a SMILE, a book with Mr Darcy as the main character,

Camera Phones

• Chalkboard Speech Bubble

• Instagram

• Retro Tech: Polaroid It!

• CamStar

• PhotoWonder

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonpratt/1942167919/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Photo Games: Guess Where

Identify the Photo

http://bit.ly/11zWbk3

Find Items in the Library• Scan QR codes• Take a picture

Mobile Video Competitions

• Vine/Cinemagram

• Video Edit

• Magisto

• Video Star

Gaming

• Game Nights/Tournaments

• Word With Friends Tournament

• Game/App Tournaments

http://www.flickr.com/photos/universityofscrantonlibrary/4518634302/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Use Leaderboards to create a buzz and a grand prize winner

Skype or Google HANGOUT

• Interact with teens from other countries• Book Talks with Authors• Speakers... Bring on the Experts

http://bit.ly/12A5Nxi

Teen Choice Awards

• Online Voting for:

• Book

• Movie

• Song

• TV Show

• Video Game

• App

• & More

• Live Program to Announce Winners

Tapping into their creative side

Make a Meme

• http://memegenerator.net/

• http://www.quickmeme.com/make/

http://therealfirstworldproblems.tumblr.com/

High Tech Recycling

http://blog.makezine.com/category/wearables/page/11/http://en.espritcabane.com/recycling-crafts/diskette-pen-holder.php

Engaging Teens and Tweens in Library Services

• Create a soundtrack for a book or a book trailer

• Podcasting – with the kids in the driver seat

• Teen Tech Tutors for senior patrons

Augment Existing Services

Ice Breakers• http://befuddlr.com/• How Secure Is my Password?

Twitter

• Program Follow-up

• Live-Tweeting and Attendee Engagements

QR Codes

• Tie-in Social Media Sites

• “Preview” or “Inside Look”

• Link to Registration

• Just for Fun:

• Link to Random Video

• Use Randomizer to create different experiences

• Link to video content

• Name Tags with QR Codes

Utilizing SMS

• SMS Alerts for programs

• SMS Trivia Night

• Solicit ideas

http://www.flickr.com/photos/_lovenothing/3772984885/

PollEverywhere.com

Feedback

• Vote by

• QR Codes

• SMS

• Twitter

• Trivia Night

• Answer via SMS

Resources: Poll Daddy, Poll Everywhere

Event Posters

Engaging/Promoting with Technology

Promote Events

• Use Twitter to Promote beyond our library borders

• Promote on Teen Page on Facebook

Tech to Handle RegistrationWhat You Need

• Google Forms

• QR Codes

• Have a Fee? Use Square to accept payment @ the door

Video• “Interviews” with participants

• Record portions of programs & share on Social Media

SMS & Email

• Announce Events/Insider’s Club

• Remind those interested of an event

Tumblr

3 Keys to Tumblr Success

1. Regular Posting

2. Blend Curated Content with Original Content

3. Think Graphic not words

Bonus Tip: Encourage Teens to Share and Manage Page

Tips for Success

Practice Practice Practice

Helpful Tips

Provide Instructions on technologies

Know Your Audience

• Don’t Push Technology You don’t know

• Have a Plan B….C…D

No technology

for technology’s

sake

Click icon to add picture

Share Your Events via Social Media• Tag People

• Post during event

• Use “Facebook Pages” to post via your mobile phone

Questions

Contact Me

diana@novarelibrary.com

slideshare.net/dee987

www.facebook.com/NovareLibraryServices

Diana Silveira