Dynamic Instructional Content: Library 2.0 on a budget
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Dynamic Instructional Content:
Library 2.0 on a budgetChad F. Boeninger
Computers in Libraries 2007
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What this presentation is not…..
Podcasts VideosScreencastsAssessment
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What this presentation is about…
WikisBlogsPodcastsScreencastsSurveysPolls
meeboFacebookdel.icio.us YouTubeOther tools
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Outline
Definition of open source and freePre-class preparationIn class feedbackPost-class assessmentAdditional InstructionOn-site supportAdditional tools
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Open Source Software
Open-source software is computer software whose source code is available under a license (or arrangement such as the public domain) that permits users to study, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in modified or unmodified form. It is often developed in a public, collaborative manner.
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Is Open Source Free?
Open source software is as free as a free kitten. http://www.infomotions.com/musings/oss-in-thirty-minutes/
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Free Applications
Applications or services that cannot be modified, as the source code is not availableOften contain advertisementsOften contain basic and premium accountsExample: Facebook, YouTube
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Where does learning occur?
In a classroomIn a dorm roomIn a group study roomIn a quiet study spaceAt the reference deskIn a virtual setting (Facebook, IM, etc)
In a carOn a trainWalking to a destinationIn a coffee shop
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How are librarians teaching?
One shot instruction sessionsOften attempt to squeeze too many learning objectives into one sessionSessions are often not at the time of need
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Where are librarians teaching?
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Pre-Class Preparation
Everyone loves a good handout• Did I bring enough?• Is the information current?• Will students lose/leave them?
Alternatives to paper handouts• Blogs• Wikis
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Pre-class Preparation
Blog posts can be post dated for repeat sessionsWikis and blogs are on the web, not on paperBoth can be updated anytime, anywhereBoth allow linking directly to resourcesGet students using your blog/wiki in class
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Pre-class Prep Tools
Locally Hosted Hosting Service
BlogsWordPressWordpress.org
WordPressWordPress.com
WikisMediaWikiMediaWiki.org(Wikipedia)
PbwikiPbwiki.com(CiL Wiki)
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In Class Feedback
Clicker systems• Expensive• Proprietary• Often require Power Point
Free alternatives• Polls• meebo me widget
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In Class Feedback Tools
Meebo• Meebo.com
Polls• WordPress (locally hosted version)
• WordPress.org
• Wp-Polls Plugin• www.lesterchan.net/portfolio/programming.php
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In Class Feedback can…
Alleviate student boredomAllow students to have partial ownership of the classHelp the instructor/librarian grow
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Post-class Assessment
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Post-class Assessment Tools
phpESP• http://www.butterfat.net/wiki/Projects/phpESP/• Data lives on your server• More functions for the price
Lots of alternatives• Survey Monkey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/• Free version is limited
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Additional Instruction
May be supplementary or complementary
PodcastsScreencastsVideo
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http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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http://www.debugmode.com/wink/
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Videos
The Process• Record video with
Camcorder
• Capture screen video with CamStudio
• Edit with Windows Media Maker or iMovie
• Upload to YouTube
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http://www.camstudio.org/
Records screen movements to AVI formatAlso converts AVI to Flash (.swf)Linear recording process
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Audio and Video
Can have a bit of a learning curveInitial experiences can be very time consumingEnd product is well worth the investment• Adds a human element with voice and/or video
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Issues With Video
Matching resolution sizesMultiple takes of the recordingWrite down your processVideo vs. Screencast• Depends on the content and the delivery mechanism
• Depends on hosting options
Size of files (YouTube limits 100 MB/ 10 min.)
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After Class Support
Typical follow-up support includes:• Instant Messaging• Email• In-person consultations
Social Software tools can help• del.icio.us • Facebook
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After Class Support
Typical follow-up support includes:• Instant Messaging• Email• In-person consultations
Social Software tools can help• del.icio.us • Facebook
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http://del.icio.us/
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http://facebook.com/
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Other Tools
Online FAQs
Online Scheduler
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http://www.kbpublisher.com/
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http://www.php.brickhost.com/
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Tying it all together
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Closing Thoughts
Don’t be afraid to get under the hoodLearn from failures and successesTry new things and get momentum to get buy-inTry looking at other tools with an eye for potential library use
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Questions??