1. Teen Tech Week
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And the Technology Petting Zoo
El Paso Public Library

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Teen Tech Week (TTW) is a great opportunity to
introduce teen, tween and young adult patrons to our
library’s digital offerings!
Tech Zoo for Teens

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Programming ideas
Displays and Passive Programming ideas
Resources
Gadgets and TTW

4. BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE DAY
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Teens bring in their personal mobile devices to
the program.
Teens learn about our digital library with help
from the teen services coordinator.
Let teens share and see how others’ gadgets
work.
Test drive petting zoo gadgets for teens without
gadgets.
Programs: BYOD

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WHY BYOD?
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Students report that technology is
important to them in order to
access educational materials.
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Helping teens learn to use
technology now will help them in
college and beyond.
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Teach teens about TexShare and
demonstrate nonfiction offerings
on Overdrive.
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Sharing devices during the BYOD
and looking at our Tech Petting
Zoo allows teens to understand
different types of gadgets.
http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/ecar-study-undergraduate-students-and-information-technology-2013-infographic
Programs: BYOD

6. Cardboard Cases
Sewing
required
Fabric Cases
No-Sew Fabric Case
Old Book Cases
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Duct tape case
MAKE A GADGET CASE
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In conjunction with BYOD, teach teens how to
create their own gadget case.
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Gadget cases can be expensive to buy, but CHEAP
to make.
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With the device “in hand,” it’s easy to customize.
Programs: Gadget Case
*Click on picture to see instructions… or find your own favorite ideas online.

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WHY GADGET CASE DIY?
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Learning to make something out of
what you already have teaches
resourcefulness.
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Teens can be creative… let them
express themselves.
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Teens create instead of consuming
materials.
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Gadget cases can be an intersection
of art and technology: Very cool!
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Self-expression is important to
teens.
Programs: Gadget Case

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Encouraging
participation
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The Display needs to
encourage teens to WANT
to come to the TTW Petting
Zoo events.
Include technology if
possible.
Encourage teens to help
make displays
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Promoting services
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The Display should
advertise our digital
offerings.
Display ideas
This is good… but we can do better!

9. QR Codes
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Use QR codes to make
displays interactive.
You can track how
many scans your code
receives.
The QR code can link
to anything you want!
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Display ideas
In the example, it links
to our Overdrive page.

10. Apple vs. Android
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Passive Programs
Set up a display and
encourage teens to vote
on whether they prefer
Apple or Android.
Display books about
Steve Jobs and other
technology pioneers.
Share the results on the
Teen Facebook Page.
Who’s the winner?

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About Teen Tech Week:
http://teentechweek.ning.com/
El Paso Library Teen Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/libraryteenhangout
QR Code Generator: http://www.the-qrcodegenerator.com/
DIY projects: http://www.instructables.com/
Information:
http://www.educause.edu/library/resources/ecar-studyundergraduate-students-and-information-technology2013-infographic
Resources