Gaming-In-Libraries

You are currently browsing the archive for the Gaming-In-Libraries category.

Domo arigato Mr. Roboto

February 13, 2008 in Gaming-In-Libraries, Geekery, Kids-and-Libraries by Brenda | No comments

I promise this blog post is not just an excuse to quote Styx lyrics….. It is, in fact, an excuse to talk about Legos. Have you explored Legos lately? These are not your mother’s Legos. Check out, for example, the Lego Mindstorms Robotics Invention System. Wow! It’s the kind of toy that has dramatic teaching potential, but might be too expensive for a lot of families. The Plainsboro Public Library in New Jersey has created an innovative and exciting program using Lego NXT Robotics. Local engineers are involved with mentoring the student participants. Imagine the possibilities! Wheels are turning… or should I say gears are moving.

(Thanks to Henry’s dad for the heads up about this cool project!)

Dance Dance your fines away…

January 22, 2007 in Gaming-In-Libraries, Geekery, Kids-and-Libraries, Patrons and Technology by Mickey | No comments

Our friend Jenny Levine over at THE SHIFTED LIBRARIAN reports that one teen librarian she knows is using DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION to settle fines and minor squabbles with teen patrons.

http://www.theshiftedlibrarian.com/archives/2007/01/21/gaming_for_fines.html

PBS Series on Millenials

January 3, 2007 in Events, Gaming-In-Libraries, NEKLS Tech Day by Brenda | No comments

A PBS documentary airing this month, Generation Next, may be of interest to you, especially to those of you working with young adults.

On a related note, I am very excited to announce that our NEKLS Tech Day 2007 speaker will be Mary Madden, a Senior Research Specialist with the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Her research centers around teens and technology. NEKLS Tech Day 2007 will be held in Topeka on August 2, 2007. More details will be announced later in the year, but save the date. We’re going to try to make this the best Tech Day yet!