Geek Out @ your library, March 4-10, 2012
Geek Out @ your library
This Teen Tech Week™ (March 4–10), YALSA invites you to Geek Out @ your library! This year’s theme encourages libraries to throw open their physical and virtual doors to teens and showcase the outstanding technology they offer, from services such as online homework help and digital literacy-focused programs to resources like e-books, movies, music, audiobooks, databases and more.
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QR Code Scavenger Hunt Starts Here!
Posted by YALSA on January 20, 2012 at 8:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Are you in Dallas at the ALA Midwinter Meeting? Join the Teen Tech Week QR Code Scavenger Hunt!
Start the hunt for your chance to win a fabulous prize package from YALSA, including a copy of the 50th anniversary edition of Phantom Tollbooth (signed by both Norton Juster and Jules Feiffer!), a t-shirt from Figment.com, and a free Skype visit with author J.J. Johnson!
Follow the clues throughout Midwinter and online and try to find your way to the finish.
Your first clue is: Think you know all there is to know about young adult literature and YALSA's book awards and book lists? Visit this event to prove it. Good luck!
One registrant will win a Skype author visit from JJ Johnson!
Posted by YALSA on December 21, 2011 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
One lucky Teen Tech Week registrant will win a Skype visit from JJ Johnson, author of This Girl Is Different, in a random drawing. The Skype visit is courtesy TTW Partner Peachtree Publishers.
Peachtree Publishers is an independently owned trade publisher specializing in quality children’s books, from children's fiction and non-fiction picture books for children 2-12, juvenile chapter books, and young adult fiction and non-fiction; and consumer references in health, education, and parenting. Our mission is to create books that captivate and educate young and old alike.
Details on the STEM It Up! Webinar on Feb. 1
Posted by YALSA on November 22, 2011 at 10:52am 0 Comments 0 Likes
As part of its participation in Digital Learning Day, YALSA will offer a webinar on STEM. The first 98 Teen Tech Week registrants will be invited to participate live via email on Jan. 31. All other registrants will receive a complimentary copy of the recording.
STEM It Up! Lose Your Fears and Jump into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in Your Library!
Everyone is talking about STEM education these days. It’s time for libraries to get on board! In this webinar, you’ll learn how to incorporate STEM into your job as a teen librarian. You’ll learn how to acquire grant funds and create community partnerships. You’ll be introduced to a cavalcade of STEM programming ideas for your library. From digging event ideas out of your science fair books, to career fairs, to partnering for programs with local universities, you’ll find STEM programs to be a rewarding and exciting way to…
Continue Talking Teen Tech Week in Social Media?
Posted by YALSA on November 1, 2011 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Use the hashtag #ttw12!
About Teen Tech Week
Teens’ use of technology increased dramatically in recent years, yet more teens are doing this from home instead of the library. The Pew Internet & American Life project found that 93 percent of teens go online, with many using social networking sites, finding news and information, sharing content they create, and looking for information on health. Teens need to know that the library is a trusted resource for accessing information and that librarians are the experts who can help them develop the skills they need to use electronic resources effectively and efficiently. Teen Tech Week is a national initiative sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association and is aimed at teens, their parents, educators and other concerned adults. The purpose of the initiative is to ensure that teens are competent and ethical users of technologies, especially those that are offered through libraries such as DVDs, databases, audiobooks, and videogames.
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I will probably have all the teens bring their gadgets, show and explain how they work.
Status posted by Liz Sann
Christie Gibrich replied to YALSA's discussion 'Celebrating Teen Tech Week in a Public Library'
I'm planning on a movie night (maybe an older movie like the first Mission Impossible that was SOOOO high tech when it came out but is laughable ancient to teens now) and do a Mystery Science Theater 3000/Rifftrax take on it.
We usually…
Angela Antzak commented on YALSA's page 'Event & Activity Ideas'
Sarah Costa commented on YALSA's page 'Event & Activity Ideas'
Teen Tech Week Displays
What kind of displays do you have planned for Teen Tech Week for your library or for your library's web site? Use this space to share ideas, photos and URLs. If you upload photos to Flickr, be sure to tag them TTW12. See More
Discussion posted by YALSA
Have the Technology Resource Packs been sent out yet? I did not receive one yet.
Status posted by Deirdre Tolia
Chris Walny commented on YALSA's page 'Event & Activity Ideas'
The deadline has been extended to Monday, February 13th, to win a free Skype visit with a teen author! http://tinyurl.com/7db65jf
Status posted by Candace Ryan
I'm a 1st-timer, planning Teen Tech Week for the LAST week in March, to coincide with my local school district's spring break! Wish me luck!
Status posted by Geri Ceci Cupery
Angela Antzak commented on YALSA's page 'Event & Activity Ideas'
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Celebrate technology for teens at your library this March with YALSA! #ttw12
Registration Benefits
After you register, you'll receive an email directing you to the Geek Out @ your library logo. In addition:
- the first 98 registrants will receive complimentary registration for a webinar on Feb. 1, 2012, on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) resources. All other registrants will receive a recording of the webinar.
- one registrant will win a Skype session with author JJ Johnson in a random drawing, courtesy of TTW Partner Peachtree Press
- all registrants will be mailed a Technology Resource Pack, including bookmarks featuring YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults and a Social Networking for Teens brochure. The resource packs are designed to help you extend Teen Tech Week throughout the year.
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Celebrating Teen Tech Week in a Public Library
Started by YALSA in Uncategorized. Last reply by Christie Gibrich 21 hours ago. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Do you work at a public library? Tell us about how you plan to celebrate TTW this year!Continue
Teen Tech Week Displays
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What kind of displays do you have planned for Teen Tech Week for your library or for your library's web site? Use this space to share ideas, photos and URLs. If you upload photos to Flickr, be sure…Continue
Teen Curators?
Started by Karen Lemmons in Sample Title. Last reply by Jan Yanecek Jan 4. 1 Reply 2 Likes
I recently attended the AASL National Conference in Minneapolis. I listened to an interesting session on teens as curators of digital and print media. How can we help teens become better…Continue
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Incorporating STEM into Your Library and Teen Tech Week
Started by YALSA in Uncategorized. Last reply by Yuri Jewitt Nov 29, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
STEM -- Science, Technology, Education, and Math -- is the latest buzzword in education. How does your library incorporate STEM into its offerings? What are some ideas for using Teen Tech Week to…Continue
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