Ohio University Libraries Dynamic Instructional Content Library 2

Ohio University Libraries Dynamic Instructional Content: Library 2. 0 on a budget Chad F. Boeninger Computers in Libraries 2007

Ohio University Libraries What this presentation is not…. . Podcasts Videos Screencasts Assessment

Ohio University Libraries What this presentation is about… Wikis Blogs Podcasts Screencasts Surveys Polls meebo Facebook del. icio. us You. Tube Other tools

Ohio University Libraries Outline Definition of open source and free Pre-class preparation In class feedback Post-class assessment Additional Instruction On-site support Additional tools

Ohio University Libraries 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.

Ohio University Libraries Is Open Source Free? Open source software is as free as a free kitten. http: //www. infomotions. com/musings/os s-in-thirty-minutes/

Ohio University Libraries Free Applications or services that cannot be modified, as the source code is not available Often contain advertisements Often contain basic and premium accounts Example: Facebook, You. Tube

Ohio University Libraries Where does learning occur? In a classroom In a dorm room In a group study room In a quiet study space At the reference desk In a virtual setting (Facebook, IM, etc) In a car On a train Walking to a destination In a coffee shop

Ohio University Libraries How are librarians teaching? One shot instruction sessions Often attempt to squeeze too many learning objectives into one session Sessions are often not at the time of need

Ohio University Libraries Where are librarians teaching?

Ohio University Libraries 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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Ohio University Libraries Pre-class Preparation Blog posts can be post dated for repeat sessions Wikis and blogs are on the web, not on paper Both can be updated anytime, anywhere Both allow linking directly to resources Get students using your blog/wiki in class

Ohio University Libraries Pre-class Prep Tools Blogs Wikis Locally Hosted Word. Press Wordpress. org Media. Wiki. org (Wikipedia) Hosting Service Word. Press. com Pbwiki. com (Ci. L Wiki)

Ohio University Libraries In Class Feedback Clicker systems • Expensive • Proprietary • Often require Power Point Free alternatives • Polls • meebo me widget

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Ohio University Libraries In Class Feedback Tools Meebo • Meebo. com Polls • Word. Press (locally hosted version) • Word. Press. org • Wp-Polls Plugin • www. lesterchan. net/portfolio/programming. php

Ohio University Libraries In Class Feedback can… Alleviate student boredom Allow students to have partial ownership of the class Help the instructor/librarian grow

Ohio University Libraries Post-class Assessment

Ohio University Libraries Post-class Assessment Tools php. ESP • http: //www. butterfat. net/wiki/Projects/php. ESP/ • Data lives on your server • More functions for the price Lots of alternatives • Survey Monkey http: //www. surveymonkey. com/ • Free version is limited

Ohio University Libraries Additional Instruction May be supplementary or complementary Podcasts Screencasts Video

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Ohio University Libraries Videos The Process • Record video with Camcorder • Capture screen video with Cam. Studio • Edit with Windows Media Maker or i. Movie • Upload to You. Tube

Ohio University Libraries Records screen movements to AVI format Also converts AVI to Flash (. swf) Linear recording process http: //www. camstudio. org/

Ohio University Libraries Audio and Video Can have a bit of a learning curve Initial experiences can be very time consuming End product is well worth the investment • Adds a human element with voice and/or video

Ohio University Libraries Issues With Video Matching resolution sizes Multiple takes of the recording Write down your process Video vs. Screencast • Depends on the content and the delivery mechanism • Depends on hosting options Size of files (You. Tube limits 100 MB/ 10 min. )

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Ohio University Libraries 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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Ohio University Libraries http: //del. icio. us/

Ohio University Libraries http: //facebook. com/

Ohio University Libraries Other Tools Online FAQs Online Scheduler

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Ohio University Libraries http: //www. php. brickhost. com/

Ohio University Libraries Tying it all together

Ohio University Libraries Closing Thoughts Don’t be afraid to get under the hood Learn from failures and successes Try new things and get momentum to get buy-in Try looking at other tools with an eye for potential library use

Ohio University Libraries Questions? ?