With this partnership, the Library aims to strengthen its commitment to digital literacy by allowing teens to check out iPad minis for one week to film a "day in the life." The Library will support the teens involved in the project by providing training, supervision, and the tools to record, edit and upload their own documentary. The films will be uploaded to the ValleyPBS ByYou website as well as the library*s website.
The project is intended to teach teens ages 14 through 18 information and communication technology literacy and encourage them to be creative with digital media. The two month long, comprehensive program will include the following activities:
TEEN AND PARENT ORIENTATION
Teens and their parents will attend one mandatory orientation session. During this session, Teen Librarian Faythe Arredondo will outline the personal and professional risks that each participant runs by including particular information or subject matter in their video. Parents and teens will discuss information and media literacy, demonstrate an understanding of the potential consequences of disseminating personal information online, and learn to evaluate and self-censor information that may prove libelous or otherwise pose a moral or legal issue. Even if a teen plans to use their own device, they are still required to attend a session.
DIGITAL DEVICE TRAININGS
The teens will receive training on how to use the iPad mini to express their creativity. They will learn to record, edit and post their video online in accordance with guidelines that will be provided.
"A DAY IN THE LIFE" VIDEO PRODUCTION
At the conclusion of the trainings, program participants will have one week to film, edit, and upload the videos of their "day" onto the ValleyPBS ByYou site. The videos may be prepared either at home or using equipment at the library.
Teens who wish to participate are invited to attend one of three orientation sessions to be held at the Visalia Branch Library on April 1st and April 3rd, from 6 pm to 7 pm, and April 4th from 5 pm to 6 pm. Additional sessions will be scheduled at the Dinuba Branch Library.
This project was funded by a grant awarded to the Tulare County Library through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by California State Library.
For further information, call 559-713-2703.
