screencasting: creating online tutorials
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Screencasting: Creating Online Tutorials
Andrew YoungkinEmerging Technologies/Evaluation Coordinator
University of Maryland, BaltimoreNational Network of Libraries of Medicine,
Southeastern Atlantic Region
Introductions (10 min) Learning Objectives & Methodologies (5 min) Screencasting: The Basics (5 min) How to Make a Screencast (5 min) Design Considerations (5 minutes) Software Review/Demonstrate (30 min) Equipment Variations ( 5 min) Uses (5 min) Activity Preview (5 min) Small Groups Activity—Using Technology 1 (40 min) Discuss/Present(10 min) Lunch (60 min) Software Review/Demonstrate (30 min) Small Groups Activity—Using Technology 2 (40 min) Discussion/Present (10 min) Camtasia(20 min) Wrap up & Questions (5 min)
Agenda
Discuss basic functions of 5 Screencasting Tools
Discuss basic steps required to create screencasts
Using a specific set of instructions and 2 free screencasting tools, create and publish an original screencast
Objectives
Combination of Demonstration, Discussion, and Hands-on Practice/Application
Collaborative & Interactive Facilitator, not Instructor Have Fun
Methodology
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gmP4nk0EOE
Intro
Why? What is this? What is valuable? What’s needed?
The Basics
PC/Mac/Laptop Internet Connection Microphone Audio/speakers Java? Screencasting Software/Subscription/Access Video camera/Web cam (optional)
Essential Tools
Design Record Edit/Enhance Publish
4 Essential Steps
Purpose Target Audience Output/Target devices Structure
Silent Musical Accompaniment Voice narration
Design Considerations
Use a script Block Pop-ups, Notifications Open all sites, application you’ll be using
ahead of time
Planning
640x480 recommended video size Cut out extraneous content..other programs,
tool bars
Video Recording Guidelines
Variety of microphones Built-in Headset Stand alone USB
Testing microphone quality Selecting microphone within software Quiet, distraction free time/place
Audio Recording
How much does it cost? Do I have to download or is it online? How long can I record? Does it allow editing? Where can I publish? Frequency? Support?
Software Considerations
Free, Web-based 5 min Max
http://www.screenr.com/
Screenr
Activity 1 (Screenr, Screencast O Matic) A “How-to” Step by step/process 3-4 minutes in length 1-2 examples Save/Share Via YouTube Extra! Post via Social Media
Activity 1
How to… Shop Online Send an Email Conduct an Internet Search Skype Chat Blog Twitter Check-out E-book Find a book Get Directions/Map
‘How to’ Topic Ideas
Quick Discussion Individual Presentations
Screencasting Presentations
Using Jing: Topic: ‘How to create a screencast” Use shots from 2-3 mediums (webpages,
document, powerpoint) Save/Share Screencast.com Email Presentation Extra! Post via Social Media
Activity 2
Quick Discussion Individual Presentations
Screencasting Presentations
Speech to Text Transcription Import Captioning Files Create Searchable content Output Friendly
Accessibility
Camtasia
Remember your Audience Simplify Keep tutorials short, 3 minutes Break-up larger content /Sequence Use a script Practice, Practice, Practice
Review
DeSilets L. Administrative angles. Using objectives as a road map. Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing [serial online]. September 2007;38(5):196-197. Available from: CINAHL Plus with Full Text, Ipswich, MA. Accessed February 10, 2009.
Kerns S. Technological Tools for Library User Education: One Library's Experience. Medical Reference Services Quarterly. Fall 2007;26(3):105-114. Available from: Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts, Ipswich, MA. Accessed February 10, 2009.
Long H, Culshaw J. How We Used Demonstration Authoring Software to Create Tutorials. Computers in Libraries [serial online]. September 2005;25:6-8,62-64. Accessed February 10, 2009.
Notess, G. (2005). Casting the Net: Podcasting and Screencasting. Online, 29(6), 43-45.
Roberts, G. (2005). Instructional Technology that's Hip High-Tech. Computers in Libraries, 25(10), 26-28.
Udell, J. (2005). Secrets of Screencasting. InfoWorld,27(20), 34.
Resources
Andrew Youngkin
University of Maryland, BaltimoreHealth Sciences & Human Services Library NNLM, SE/A, Suite 508 601 West Lombard StreetBaltimore, Maryland 21201800.338.7657 (in region)410.706.2855Email: [email protected] Skype: andrew.youngkin1
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