Thing 8: Screencasting.

This screencast was built with Captivate to help distance students understand how to use the EBSCO databases.

How to use the EBSCO Databases

Comments:

• I find voice-over video frustrating. I do not need sound and would rather read than listen. If there has to be sound, it should be closed-captioned. AM I ALONE IN THIS? For our screencast we did not use voice.
• Can everyone see it? Often the people who need the help the most have the least amount of plug-ins/access/bandwidth on their computer. If a student needs to come to Tyler to see it, I can demonstrate in person.
• Short. Most video is too long! Give me 3 minutes. Break it into sections if it is longer. I can decide if I need the second chapter. Don't be a Diva Director.

Students ask for video, and with our blog and Facebook we can get the information to them. We have planned to use more screencasts/video in the future for our students.