2013+-+Librarians+Meeting

Below are the resources for the 2013 Librarian's Meeting which is being held at the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit on December 12, 2013

//8:30 - 9:30 -// =GOOGLE FORMS= @http://www.google.com/drive/

Google Drive is a cloud based application that allows you to create documents and spreadsheets. These documents than then be shared and used to collaborate with others in real time. When you create a free account you will receive 15 GB of Storage. media type="custom" key="24686414"

Once you have your account created, you can utilize the Google Forms application. This tool is useful when for surveys and collecting information.

To Create a form click the red CREATE button and select Form. Provide a name for the form and select a theme for the form.

Once the form is created, you are ready to begin entering your questions. The following question types are available:
 * Text
 * Paragraph Text
 * Multiple Choice
 * Check boxes
 * Choose from a list
 * Scale
 * Grid
 * Date
 * Time

You will need to add fields i f you need to collect names and other demographic information,

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Did you ever wonder what those black & white squares are that are popping up everywhere. QR or Quick Response Codes are a more sophisticated version of the bar-code and can store 350 times more information / data. The coding system was created in 1994 by a Toyota subsidiary as a way of tracking vehicles during manufact uring.

In addition to QR Codes, you may also encounter Microsoft's version called a tag. Tags require a specific app in order to read.

Creating a QR Code

 * QR Stuff
 * Kaywa
 * GoQR.ME
 * Image - QR
 * QR Code Generator
 * QR Code Create
 * UQR.Me (One Dynamic Code Free)
 * QR Voice

In addition there are generators to:
 * Add QR Codes into a PowerPoint presentation
 * Create a QR Code Treasure Hunt
 * QR Code games for Kids

Depending on the length of the URL, you may want to use a URL shortener so the QR code does not look so crowded. For example, let's say your want to create a QR code to go to this article about Internet from CNN ([] ). If you use the entire URL and do not shorten it the QR Code look like this If you use a shortened URL generator to shrink the URL the code would look like this
 * Programs to shorten URLs**

Websites that allow you to shorten URLs include:
 * @http://goo.gl/
 * @https://bitly.com/
 * @http://tinyurl.com/
 * @http://is.gd/
 * @http://ow.ly/url/shorten-url
 * @http://gg.gg/
 * @http://www.readability.com/shorten
 * @http://dyinglinks.com/

A list of several other URL shorteners - @http://bit.do/list-of-url-shorteners.php

**Using a QR Code** A consumer or customer simply needs a free mobile app downloaded to their smart device in order to scan the code. There are a plethora of free readers available for reading the QR Codes that you created. Below are just a few:


 * Apple Devices
 * QRReader
 * Scan
 * Android
 * Barcode Reader
 * QRDroid
 * Universal Readers
 * Qrafter QR Code Reader
 * i-nigma reader
 * Kaywa.com
 * Microsoft Tag


 * Examples for using QR Codes**
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 * Periodic Table of Videos
 * The Adventures of Library Girl - Parent Contact Form
 * Non-Fiction Lessons
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 * QR Code - LiveBinder


 * Several unusual ways of using QR Codes**
 * Lady Shamrock
 * Gym Codes
 * Safetytat
 * QR Code tombstone

Other Articles on QR Codes

 * @http://www.edutopia.org/blog/QR-codes-teaching-andrew-miller
 * @http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/kogen/files/qr%20codes%20in%20the%20classroom.swf
 * @http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/50-qr-code-resources-for-the-classroom/16093

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 * Digital Citizenship** - understanding and knowing the appropriate and inappropriate ways of using technologies
 * Digital Native** - (normally kids) someone that has access to computers, cell phones, computer games and other forms of technology since birth
 * Digital immigrants** - (older generation) someone that needs to learn to adopt technology later in life.

Your Digital Footprint is everything on the internet that is about you. Traces can be from profiles, photographs, blogs, articles, etc. media type="custom" key="24673100"
 * Digital Footprints**


 * Have you "Googled" yourself? http://www.google.com
 * Have you used another site? []

media type="custom" key="24673046" 1. Digital Etiquette 2. Digital Communications 3. Digital Literacy 4. Digital Access 5. Digital Commerce 6. Digital Law 7. Digital Rights and Responsibilities 8. Digital Health and Wellness 9. Digital Security
 * The Nine Elements of Digital Citizenship**

Commonsense Media for Educators - Digital Literacy Curriculum (80 Lessons in full)
 * Curriculum / Lesson Plans**
 * @http://www.commonsensemedia.org

NetSmartz Online Safety Education Kits
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Google Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum
 * []

Microsoft Digital Literacy
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InCtrl Lesson Plans from Cable in the Classroom
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Edutopia Digital Citizenship: Resource Roundup
 * [|http://www.edutopia.org/cyberbullying-internet-digital-citizenship-resources#graph3]

Training Teachers on their Responsibility as Digital Citizens
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Digital Citizenship - Rights, Roles & Responsibilities in a Digital Society
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Cyberwise Learning Hub
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Microsoft Safety & Security Center - What does digital Citizenship mean to you?
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IKeepSafe
 * []

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 * Copyright Resources**
 * Citing Resources**
 * Searching Resources**

Below is a list of resources you can use for teaching Online Safety.
 * Online Safety Resources**

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//1:00 - 3:00 PM - // =DISCOVERY EDUCATION PLUS = @http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
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