3. Things LPL kids use the
Internet for:
Watching movies on streaming sites
(youtube.com)
Role-playing games (bgames.com,
LEGO.com)
Games where you make things (Barbie.com)
Facebook Chat
4. Surprising questions from kids
8-12
How do you make the squiggly sign in emails?
This site asked me for my username and
password. What is it?
I want to go to LEGO.com but I don’t know how to
spell it.
What do you mean, “Google it?”
5. Bottom line:
We can’t assume digital natives know
everything about the Internet and technology
Conduct your own [very unscientific and
possibly creepy] experiment of your own to
see what YOUR kids would like!
12. “Why aren’t they DOING
anything?”
“As we speak, your child is:
honing problem solving skills by navigating the
games
building social skills by playing with a partner
practicing a variety of subjects in a non-
classroom scenario
fostering self-efficacy
You’re welcome.”
13. Bringing Books to Life: Book
Trailers
Had kids register so I knew what I was getting
into
Kids registered, I had things all set
No-school day in February; perfect for an
inside activity!
17. Finished products!
One we did together:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx0BwEXM
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Emily, age 7:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW8HUTI5n
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Mason, age 8:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWNPed0X
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Alex, age 11:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK39rr19u04
18. Another good bet: Xtranormal
Info for library programs:
Babe and Todd:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYp_wJNR-
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Rocky and Flare:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYd5q_5YN
HQ
Also easy for kids to do!
19. Final thought
The informal, exciting half of kids' education
occurs “after school.” This is the place where
21st century students learn about their world
and prepare themselves for their 21st century
lives.
--Marc Prensky, education and technology
innovator
We’re the “after school”! Yaaaay, us!
20. Thank you!
Contact info:
Sara Bryce
La Crosse Public Library
(608)789-7128
sara@lacrosselibrary.org
brycedontplay.blogspot.com