5. "Simply being able to use technology
is no longer enough. Today's students
need to be able to use technology to
analyze, learn, and explore.
Digital age skills are vital for preparing
students to work, live, and contribute
to the social and civic fabric of their
communities."
International Society for
Technology in Education,
16. Questions
Ryann Uden @ryuden
Head of Youth Services
Barrington Area Library
ruden@balibrary.org
Pinterest: ryannmurphyuden
Program Questions:
Mike Campagna @mkc8b
Youth Services Librarian
mcampagna@balibrary.org
Renovation Info: balibrary.org/library-renovation.html
Notes de l'éditeur
695 sessions in last year. up 25% from first year. Individuals often repeat visits. Groups use sporadically, as needed.
ISTE is the
We grow readers and learners. We share community resources. We support school curriculums. We provide access to advanced hardware & software not affordable to all. We encourage collaborative learning.
What do you want kids to be able to do? You may not need all of the premium software. What are the local schools using? LEGO Mindstorms & WeDo www.legoeducation.us Little Bits www.littlebits.com Rainbow Cube www.seedstudio.com Makey Makey makeymakey.com Arduino www.arduino.cc Raspberry Pi www.raspberrypi.org Many of these products provide education support.
What do you want kids to be able to do? You may not need all of the premium software. What are the local schools using? LEGO Mindstorms & WeDo www.legoeducation.us Little Bits www.littlebits.com Rainbow Cube www.seedstudio.com Pinterest Page
Privacy Consider how you will cultivate creative content before you start the project. Discuss policies and procedures before starting your PR campaign. Staffing One-on-One Appointments Mentors: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: www.clpgh.org/teens/programs/thelabs Schedule Time for Specific Project Help Monthly or Weekly Projects with Step-by-Step Instructions Access What will kids need to access the room: library card, school ID, parent's permission? Will you restrict age or limit the number of people in the room? How will you balance protecting the space with providing access to kids?
Seed interest in your lab through programs. Use programs and lab to build off each other. Needs funds? Consider approaching community donors to fund classroom equipment sets.