These slides were presented at the 2012 ILA Conference, in Peoria, Illinois.

1. The Future is Fun!
Great Technology Programs
for Youth

2. Amanda Barnett Jacover
Glenview Public Library
Michael Campagna
Barrington Area Library
Katie LaMantia
Schaumburg Township District Library
Janet Piehl
Wilmette Public Library

3. Why Technology Programs?

4. 21st Century Student
Outcomes and Support Systems
http://www.p21.org/overview/skills-framework

5. Amanda Barnett Jacover
Glenview Public Library

6. Stop-Motion Animation

9. Computer

10. Camera

11. Scenery

12. Actors

15. Duration

17. Stop-Motion Classes
• 1.5 hours
• Filmmakers work in groups of 2-5
• 30 minutes: planning story and set
• 30 minutes: shooting photos
• 30 minutes: editing
• Screening for filmmakers and families
• YouTube

18. iCreate Club

19. Mac

20. iPhoto, GarageBand,
and iMovie

21. GarageBand

22. GarageBand

23. iMovie

24. EduBlogs

25. Mike Campagna
Barrington Area Library

26. Mindstorms
• 412 elements
• 5 Sensors
• LEGO Brick

27. CC Image courtesy of ralphbijker

28. Experiences &
Decisions
• Expert vs. Librarian
• Class length
• Max of 3 per group
• Rotate responsibilities

29. LEGO WeDo

30. Components

34. • Supports STEM education
• Encourages creativity
• Fun factor

35. Game Design

36. CC NC ND Image courtesy of slinkydragon