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Ready, Set, Go: Easy-to- Use Online T ools to Create Effective “How-to” Tutorials Andrew Youngkin NN/LM MAR TechTime July 30, 2014

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Ready, Set, Go: Easy-to-

Use Online Tools to Create

Effective “How-to” Tutorials

Andrew Youngkin

NN/LM MAR TechTime

July 30, 2014

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Discuss some online

(mostly free) software

for creating online tutorialsDiscuss online tools to

help storyboard/planReview tips for

successful screencasting

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Defined

Short instructional tutorials

created by recording on-

screen actions and narrated by voice (or

audio) and/or text slides

Often takes “how to”

theme/FAQ Convenient on-demand

viewing Useful in instruction and

reference Multiple hosting/sharing

options

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teps DesignRecordEdit/EnhancePublishShare

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Cost Download/Online

Recording Time

Editing Publishing

Screenr Free Online 5 min None Screenr, YouTube, Social Media

Screencast O Matic

Basic-FreePro- $12/yr

Online 15 min Basic-NonePro– some watermark removed

Screencast-o-matic

Jing Basic-FreePro—9.99/mo

Download None Screencast.com, Youtube

SnagIt 50.00 Download No Max Yes w/ Camtasia

Screencast.com, Youtube

Camtasia 299.00 Download No Max Yes- full Screencast.com, Youtube

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Sto

ryboard

ing Organize ideasFrame a narrative

Create dynamic visuals Plan, prepare &

rehearse

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Google

+

Hangouts

Picture of Google hangout and other hangout

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ps

to H

angout

Set-up/equipment check

Google loginClick button says “start

hangout/hangout on air”

Invite participants Greet, share, excite,

collaborate, share, get

stuff doneBroadcast/recordArchive/share recording

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Guid

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es 640x480 recommended video

sizeCut out extraneous content..other programs, tool bars

Pause Button

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Audio

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Variety of microphones

Built-in Headset Stand alone USBTesting microphone

qualitySelecting microphone

within software***Quiet, distraction free

time/place

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Remember your AudienceSimplifyKeep tutorials short, 3

minutesBreak-up larger content /Sequence

Use a scriptPractice, Practice, Practice

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ions?

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Conta

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Andrew YoungkinEmerging Technologies/Evaluation

Coordinator University of Maryland, Baltimore

Health Sciences & Human

Services Library

NNLM, SE/A, Suite 508 601 West Lombard Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

800.338.7657 (in region)

410.706.2855Email: [email protected]

Skype: andrew.youngkin1