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Screencasting:Creating Online Tutorials
Alison Aldrich, Technology Outreach CoordinatorNational Network of Libraries of Medicine
Pacific Northwest Region
Screen·cast /skrēn kast/ nA recording of actions performed on a computer
screen for purposes of demonstrating a computer-based task or set of tasks to others.
Agenda
• Introductions• Just-in-Time Screencasts• Demo & Practice
• Made-to-Last Screencasts• Best Practices• Software Selection• Demo & Practice
Just-in-Time Screencasts are great for…
• Responding to search help questions• Documenting a problem for tech support• Communicating with distributed team
members
Here’s What You Need
Microphone Options
Built-in audio
Headset(Plantronics, $25)
Standalone USB Mic(Blue Microphones Snowball, $81)
Software for Just-in-Time Screencasts
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Software for Just-in-Time Screencasts
• Is there something to install?• Does it let you download your files?• What’s the time limit?• Will it record from a webcam?• Any editing options?• Is it social?
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Jinghttp://www.jingproject.com
• Free screen capture software from TechSmith
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Jinghttp://www.jingproject.com
• Free screen capture software from TechSmith
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Jing for Screenshots
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Jing for Video
• Select an area of the screen to capture• Ctrl+drag to snap to standard dimensions• Don’t forget the scroll bar
• Choose Video Capture• Select a microphone• The countdown begins!
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Jing video editing (you can’t)
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Jing sharing options
• Screencast.com provides free hosting and embed code• Save .swf to your computer
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Jing Pro upgrade
• $14.95/year• Removes branding• Automatic upload to YouTube and Facebook• Records from webcam• MPEG-4 file format
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Jing
• Is there something to install? Yes• Does it let you download your files? Yes• What’s the time limit? 5 minutes• Will it record from a webcam? Pro version• Any editing options? No• Is it social? Not optimally so, but yes
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Other Free Options
• http://www.screenjelly.com/
Is there something to install? NoDoes it let you download your files? NoWhat’s the time limit? 3 minutesWill it record from a webcam? NoAny editing options? NoIs it social? Yes
Other Free Options
• http://www.screenr.com
Is there something to install? NoDoes it let you download your files? Yes, after publishingWhat’s the time limit? 5 minutesWill it record from a webcam? NoAny editing options? NoIs it social? Very
Other Free Options
• http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/
Is there something to install? NoDoes it let you download your files? YesWhat’s the time limit? 15 minutes (60 minutes w/ Pro)Will it record from a webcam? YesAny editing options? Some w/ ProIs it social? Publishes to YouTube
Just-in-Time Screencast Tips
• Embrace imperfection.• Pretend you’re leaving a voice mail message.• Keep it brief.• S-l-o-w down your mouse.• End with a referral back to the library.• Know that your screencast might be shared.
Your turn!Practice with Jing
• Refer to the handout “Checklist for Activity 1”
Photo by theritters on Flickr, Creative Commons License, http://bit.ly/fEuXfU
Screencast Slam!
Photo by Soon. on Flickr, Creative Commons License. http://bit.ly/3bDxqq
Contestants
1. New Medical Library Homepage: A Guided Tour Lei Wang, Yale Medical Library. Created with Camtasia.
2. Gale Nursing ReferenceCounty College of Morris Library. Created with Screencast-o-Matic.
3. GMR Lending LibraryMax Anderson, NN/LM GMR. Created with Jing.
4. Searching with the MeSH DatabaseNational Library of Medicine. Created with Qarbon Viewlet Builder.
5. Controlled Vocabulary: What Is It?Beth Whipple, Indiana University. Created with Screenjelly.
New Medical Library Homepage: A Guided Tour Lei Wang, Yale Medical Library. Created with Camtasia.
Liked Didn’t Like
Gale Nursing ReferenceCounty College of Morris Library. Created with Screencast-o-Matic.
Liked Didn’t Like
GMR Lending LibraryMax Anderson, NN/LM GMR. Created with Jing.
Liked Didn’t Like
Searching with the MeSH DatabaseNational Library of Medicine. Created with Qarbon Viewlet Builder.
Liked Didn’t Like
Controlled Vocabulary: What Is It?Beth Whipple, Indiana University. Created with Screenjelly.
Liked Didn’t Like
Best Practices for Creating an Online Tutorial: A Literature Review
(Blummer & Kritskaya, 2009)
1. Identify objectives and requirements2. Use standards or competencies3. Collaborate4. Increase User Engagement5. Evaluate
Blummer, BA & Kritskaya, O (2009). Best practices for creating an online tutorial: a literature review. Journal of Web Librarianship 3(3), 199-216.
Guidelines for Effective Online Instruction Using Multimedia Screencasts
(Oud, 2009)
• Minimize cognitive load• Promote critical thinking• Know your students
Oud, J (2009). Guidelines for effective online instruction using multimedia screencasts. Reference Services Review 37(2), 164-177.
Storyboarding
Ready to Upgrade?
• Can edit files created in Jing• Callouts, zoom-n-pan, etc.• Plug-in for PowerPoint• Multiple production settings
$299
Camtasia Practice
• Déjà vu… Open screencasting.practice.pptx and follow instructions for Activity #2
That’s a Wrap!
• Slides available at Slideshare:http://www.slideshare.net/aldricham
• Additional resources on the Moodle page:http://nnlm.gov/moodle/course/view.php?id=53
Alison Aldrich, NN/LM [email protected]
206-221-3489
