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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??