LIVE ACTION - SCRIPTED

• Video as an Instructional Tool in the Library

LIVE ACTION - INFORMAL

Ringling College students watched 48,000 Lynda.com videos during the 2010-2011 school year.

SCREENCASTING

Definition

Screencasting captures the actions of computer screens in a video file. Audio is often a part of screencasting.

Allows for various learning preferences (VARK)

Availability across various locations and times

Pause-able, repeatable

Hardware

Software

File Format

• 15-20 minutes recording time to produce a 2-minute video

• Trial and error• Be prepared• Write an

outline• Practice on-

screen movements

TIME

Content• Eresources– Intermediate or advanced search tips–Account creation or download

• Reference –One-on-one videos

• Instruction–Class follow-up or preparation for

bibliographic instruction sessions

Final Tips• Review other library screencasts• Review Wikipedia’s comparison of

screencasting tools• Test your computer’s microphone• Create/get access to your library’s Vimeo or YouTube account• Get used to listening to your recorded voice