1. Capture it! Screencasting in Library Instruction Dana DeFebboLOEX of the WestJune 12, 2010
2. Keys to Successful Screencasts Outline your topic and cues Write out a script, even for a 30 second video Know what key toggles you need to use to pause and restart your recording. Include those with your cues Do a test run Don’t just end it, make sure your recording is wrapped up neatly Remember the 80/20 Rule 80% Preparation 20% Recording
3. Screencast-o-Matic Web based Exports to MP4, AVI and Flash No download or account registration necessary Works on all platforms (Mac, PC and Linux) Free hosting on Screencast-o-matic.com (with free account registration) Inexpensive pro upgrade – one time $5 fee. Gives you 1 hour of recording time No watermark Start/End Trimming
4. Web based Exports to MOV, SWF and supports direct upload to YouTube and Screentoaster.com Built in subtitling and post recording audio No limit on recording time Webcam recording Panning not available ScreenToaster
5. Jing Mac and PC compatible High Quality Easy to use Can be used with Camtasia Studio Limited editing features for video Limited to 5 minutes, even with Pro account
7. Installation needed Only available for Windows Built in annotation features (only free option that has this feature) Built in auto-pan feature Records audio from microphone or speakers Can add audio later, rather than at recording time CamStudio
8. Lots of versatility Not for the novice Requires some skill or lots of patience to learn on your own CamStudio
9. Screencasting is not meant to replace YOU. Use screencasts to prepare students before you have an instruction session with them Use it as a refresher resource after a session Use it to cover a particularly difficult concept Citations Peer review Full text searching (SFX, Webbridge, 360 Link) Ways to use screencasting
10. Your own servers YouTube Screencast.com Vimeo Viddler Google Video Blip.tv (if it is generic enough, consider posting on the Animated Tutorial Sharing Project) Hosting Options
11. Requires no class time (biggest selling feature) Requires little to no effort on faculty part Assign watchingvideosfor pre or post instruction homework. Takes little of student time, but extends your exposure to them Great resource for faculty members themselves. Getting faculty buy-in
12. Reduces re-teaching at the reference desk “Set it and forget it” – larger time commitment up front, but can be reused for multiple classes in multiple disciplines. Lets you focus on specific skills in the limited class time you have. Why you should do it
