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“A Book for Every Mood” – teen video

Aug 20th, 2009
by pollyalida.
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Isn’t this video great? Part of the summer reading video project at the Higland (NY) Public Library. Thanks to Theresa Zacek for sending these on to me.

A Book for Every Mood written, performed and filmed by the teens.

And don’t miss their Little Red and the Pigs Revenge!! and the instructions for an Origami Star Box

As part of their summer reading programs, the Mid-Hudson and Ramapo-Catskill library systems provided mini-grants for member libraries to buy small video cameras for the kids and teens to make movies. And I conducted workshops for the staff on movie editing and camera use. What fun we had.

But not as much fun as the kids seem to be having making movies!  As the summer draws to a close, the videos are pouring in and I’m having a great time watching them.  We’re posting a selection of them on the NYS Summer Reading web site.

ALSC – Great Technology Programs for Children

Oct 9th, 2008
by pollyalida.
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If you’re looking for some great children’s programming incorporating technology, visit the Great Technology Programs for Children wiki page.

There are currently about a dozen listings including programs related to reading, storytime, gaming and more. Detailed notes will help you implement similar programs.

Have your own great program? Contribute! This is part of the ALSC (Association for Library Services to Children) Children and Technology Committee’s ChildTech Wiki.

StoryTubes Gearing Up for Next Year

Jul 31st, 2008
by pollyalida.
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One of the projects I really enjoy being involved with is our statewide summer reading program. And that’s how I found out about the awesome StoryTubes project. Children from all over the country created short videos about their favorite books. What fun! We had 7 terrific entries from NYS this year. Let’s have more next year!!!!

Interested in joining in the 2009 program? Check out the StoryTubes site for more information.

StoryTubes – Reading Energy

Kindernet – Children’s Search Engine

Jul 30th, 2008
by pollyalida.
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Just heard about Kindernet, a new children’s search engine. Though the layout isn’t the jazziest at the moment, the search results look useful and age appropriate. The developer left a comment on Phil Bradley’s blog indicating that they’re working on a new look for the site. Looking forward to seeing how this project develops.

From their “about us” page:

Core Values

  • Safe
    A pre-researched set of great sites for kids.
  • Relevant
    Helps kids, teachers and parents find what they are looking for sooner.
  • Global
    Children are able to participate and communicate with other children around the globe.
  • Friendly
    Designed to be user-friendly for all children 12 and under.
  • Free
    The Kindernet search engine is free for all people to use.

(via LIB and Phil Bradley.)