Kids walk in and it's right there. The only app immediately visible is NeoReader (yes, all they have to do is swipe to the left but it hasn't been a problem). That's the QR code reader that lets you set the camera to the front facing option (important cause that's the one that is still accessible with this security stand). They scan the card which opens up the sign in form that auto-fills grade level and teacher, and they enter their name and choose their reason for being in the library. Then hit "Submit" and "Done." Took them a bit at first but then they get it down and can do it in under 15 seconds. Faster than notebook and pencil!
We've only been using it for what, 7 school days. Don't have a lot of data yet. But I am seeing lots of "lights" go on with teachers as to how useful the auto-tracking of the kids that come on passes might be (time stamp and frequency ... teachers can see the sign in results when they are logged in to their Google accounts). Every K-2 class gets a class checkout visit a week and then can come on passes. 3-5 gets a class visit for checkout every two weeks and can come on passes in between. They only sign in if they are in the library on their time and not a scheduled class visit.
If I can find the template (egads, seriously, could I be more disorganized? Hoping it's on my computer at school though why on earth I didn't put it in Google Drive I cannot say) would you like the library pass template? Or is there any other info that would be helpful?
I'm a middle school librarian and we use an Access database for our sign in/sign out, but sometimes it is cumbersome. I think the idea of using a Form for it is really great! I love that you share with teachers so they can see when their kids get to the library. My only question is, can you link it with a way for them to sign out, as well? Hmm...
ReplyDeleteThe only way I know of would be to have a separate sign out form (and if you go that route QR code to scan). Then someone with much better understanding than I might be able to figure out a way to enter a formula that would compare the results in two spreadsheets. I know it can be done at some level but I'm not sure that complicated would work. The one with that understaning's not me. I almost said "yet" but I'm not sure it will ever be me. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat did you use to make an autofill form for students to sign in with?
ReplyDeleteIf you go back up to the post look for the words "here is a link to the how to directions" right under the picture. It's not a pretty how to but it explains. Google! Hooray for Google!
DeleteDo you think this could be done without a QR code (since I don't have an iPad) just setting up a Google form on a desktop computer? Also, I'd love to see your library pass template.
ReplyDeleteTotally. Wouldn't have the prefilled URL (each QR code prefills in the grade and teacher) but the form itself for sure. And ... eeek! Let me find the pass template. I got ahead of the game and copied them last spring to be ready for this fall.
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