This is a QR Code that links to my Google Sites page. I created the QR Code and the Google Sites page for my Preparing Instructional Media class at USF. The Google Site will showcase my portfolio of instructional media coursework.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Podcasts - One More Way for Libraries to Reach Patrons
Using podcasts to instruct patrons is another way that libraries can connect to its' tech-savy users. Although the percentage of tech-savy patrons is still in the minority, podcasts can reach those patrons that prefer their information on demand. Because podcasts are audio-only, the information given needs to lend itself well to listening -topics like giving instructions or descriptions. Readers advisories, author's interviews, and walking tours are all easily understood in this kind of listening format. But a big disadvantage of podcasts is that many things library patrons want to learn requires a visual element, too;
and podcasts are not a suitable choice for teaching something patrons need to see. Thus, it's funtionality is somewhat limited. The most logical and time-effecient use of podcasts in libraries is a self-guided audio tour - like museums offer to teach visitors about the layout of their collections. The big advantage for using podcasts for audio-tours is that podcasts free library staff from having to do this. Another advantage to using podcasts is that they are relatively simple to make.
and podcasts are not a suitable choice for teaching something patrons need to see. Thus, it's funtionality is somewhat limited. The most logical and time-effecient use of podcasts in libraries is a self-guided audio tour - like museums offer to teach visitors about the layout of their collections. The big advantage for using podcasts for audio-tours is that podcasts free library staff from having to do this. Another advantage to using podcasts is that they are relatively simple to make.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Podcast
My podcast is about how to use our library card catalog to find a book in the library. I am amazed at how manyof our high school students do not know how to use the online school card catalog. They will walk up to my desk and ask "Do you have any books on soccer"? When I say "yes" and to check the card catalog, they will respond that they don't know how to do that. So, this podcast is for all our students who got to high school without learning how to use the online card catalog. The podcast covers how to log-in, use basic search, Title Peek, and to save books to a resource list. I want the listener to understand how to use the card catalog to search for, find, and save information on books.
Click this link to hear the MP3.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Comparing Prezi and PowerPoint
I think PowerPoint is better used for detailed, in-depth information and Prezi for more general, free flowing ideas. I just had a general knowledge about PowerPoint before this module and have been amazed to find out all the special effects than are available for slides. I really like how easy it is to embed videos in Prezi and did not realize this is not possible in PowerPoint.
But the most important point I have to offer about the two tools is that Prezi is much better suited for a child who has a certain kind of learning style - a style that is not linear. This is the child who likes to get the “big picture” first and then see how the parts are related. Students really enjoy making Prezis for research projects. It lets them be more creative, as opposed to putting information on slides in numerical order.
But the most important point I have to offer about the two tools is that Prezi is much better suited for a child who has a certain kind of learning style - a style that is not linear. This is the child who likes to get the “big picture” first and then see how the parts are related. Students really enjoy making Prezis for research projects. It lets them be more creative, as opposed to putting information on slides in numerical order.
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