Ohio University Libraries Dynamic Instructional Content: Library 2.0 on a budget Chad F. Boeninger Computers in Libraries 2007.

Ohio University Libraries

Dynamic Instructional Content:

Library 2.0 on a budgetChad F. Boeninger

Computers in Libraries 2007


What this presentation is not…..

Podcasts VideosScreencastsAssessment


What this presentation is about…

WikisBlogsPodcastsScreencastsSurveysPolls

meeboFacebookdel.icio.us YouTubeOther tools


Outline

Definition of open source and freePre-class preparationIn class feedbackPost-class assessmentAdditional InstructionOn-site supportAdditional tools


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.


Is Open Source Free?

Open source software is as free as a free kitten. http://www.infomotions.com/musings/oss-in-thirty-minutes/


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


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


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


Where are librarians teaching?


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





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


Pre-class Prep Tools

Locally Hosted Hosting Service

BlogsWordPressWordpress.org

WordPressWordPress.com

WikisMediaWikiMediaWiki.org(Wikipedia)

PbwikiPbwiki.com(CiL Wiki)


In Class Feedback

Clicker systems• Expensive• Proprietary• Often require Power Point

Free alternatives• Polls• meebo me widget





In Class Feedback Tools

Meebo• Meebo.com

Polls• WordPress (locally hosted version)

• WordPress.org

• Wp-Polls Plugin• www.lesterchan.net/portfolio/programming.php


In Class Feedback can…

Alleviate student boredomAllow students to have partial ownership of the classHelp the instructor/librarian grow


Post-class Assessment


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


Additional Instruction

May be supplementary or complementary

PodcastsScreencastsVideo



http://audacity.sourceforge.net/


http://www.debugmode.com/wink/


Videos

The Process• Record video with

Camcorder

• Capture screen video with CamStudio

• Edit with Windows Media Maker or iMovie

• Upload to YouTube


http://www.camstudio.org/

Records screen movements to AVI formatAlso converts AVI to Flash (.swf)Linear recording process


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


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.)



After Class Support

Typical follow-up support includes:• Instant Messaging• Email• In-person consultations

Social Software tools can help• del.icio.us • Facebook


After Class Support

Typical follow-up support includes:• Instant Messaging• Email• In-person consultations

Social Software tools can help• del.icio.us • Facebook



http://del.icio.us/


http://facebook.com/


Other Tools

Online FAQs

Online Scheduler


http://www.kbpublisher.com/


http://www.php.brickhost.com/


Tying it all together


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


Questions??

Ohio University Libraries Dynamic Instructional Content: Library 2.0 on a budget Chad F. Boeninger Computers in Libraries 2007.

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