free technologies to make library instruction portable
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My top five picks on FREE technologies to make library instruction 'portable' - in other words, to make the way for flipped instruction or make it available online.TRANSCRIPT
Seth Allen, MLISAGS Outreach LibrarianBryan College
Free Online Tools to Make Library Instruction PortableMy Top 5 Picks
5. Google Presentations Implications For Libraries
● Converting old PowerPoints to Google Docs for a flipped classroom or online classes
● Easy embedding of YouTube videos
● Scrolling Announcements for Library Website/Blog/LibGuide
Very easy to embed YouTube Videos in Google Presentation!
4. Google Forms + FlubarooImplications for Libraries
● Good for summative assessments● Answers are saved in a virtual
spreadsheet which can be be graded AUTOMATICALLY with Flubaroo script
● Use as a back up for ILS system● Automate and share form
responses: ILL, Book Recommendation Forms, Requests for Library Instruction
3. Smore Sign/Infographic MakerImplications for Libraries
● Appealing visualization of data● Replacement for HTML pages
dealing with library instruction● Could be assigned to students to
visualize their research ● Portable info - pages can be
linked, embedded in LibGuides, Blogs, sites
2. Screen-Cast-O-MaticImplications for Libraries● Narrating video tutorials:
○ Databases○ PowerPoints○ Websites
● Creating a welcome video for new students/online students
1. Padlet Virtual PinboardImplications for Libraries
● Creates quick, interactive learning activities in/out of the classroom
● Engages visual and kinesthetic learners in ways the traditional lecture can’t
Runner Ups & Honorable Mentions
Infographic Makers
PiktoChart
Easel.ly
If I had more time, I could talk about many, many other technologies, including:
Google FusionCan be used to create
instant maps from a
spreasheet list or tables
from raw spreadsheet date
Screen Recorders
ScreenrJing
CamStudio
Presentation Software
Haiki DeckPrezi
Animation PowToon
GoAnimate