I had never heard of screencasting before this lesson, but, WOW! Do I have some ideas on how to use it!My father-in-law has a tough time with computer skills. He is often calling us asking how to perform various routines on his computer. I'm going to show my husband how to create screencasts for his father to watch! (It is indeed a lot easier than trying to describe something over the phone.)
I think NoveList is underused by our library patrons. I'm going to ask permission to create a screencast on how to use NoveList and post it on our library website.
I would also like to create a screencast featuring LibraryThing, since I am trying to use my LibraryThing account as a reader's advisory tool with my teens.
As I think about this, more ideas are flowing! I should have some of my teens create screencasts for senior citizens who are struggling to figure out how to do their online work, such as filing taxes and dealing with Social Security and Medicare.
Every week during Project Play I discover a wonderful new tool. To quote my granddaughter "Isn't this just really great!!"
Oh, and I posted an article on WikiHow!! Look for it: "How to de-clutter your garage" I wrote several short articles on getting organized while I was "in the business." I think I will post them on WikiHow so the information isn't just languishing on my hard drive!!
I think NoveList is underused by our library patrons. I'm going to ask permission to create a screencast on how to use NoveList and post it on our library website.
I would also like to create a screencast featuring LibraryThing, since I am trying to use my LibraryThing account as a reader's advisory tool with my teens.
As I think about this, more ideas are flowing! I should have some of my teens create screencasts for senior citizens who are struggling to figure out how to do their online work, such as filing taxes and dealing with Social Security and Medicare.
Every week during Project Play I discover a wonderful new tool. To quote my granddaughter "Isn't this just really great!!"
Oh, and I posted an article on WikiHow!! Look for it: "How to de-clutter your garage" I wrote several short articles on getting organized while I was "in the business." I think I will post them on WikiHow so the information isn't just languishing on my hard drive!!
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Hi PJ,
I can't remember if I commented on this already because it seems familiar. Anyway, great ideas for screencasting - I'll take them to the rest of the SCLS staff and you may see some screencasts in the future. Let me know if you create one - we'd love to see it!
Congratulations on posting your article to the WikiHow page - isn't that a great site? That reminds me, I need to talk to you about doing a program for SCLS... will be in touch.
Keep on playing!
Jean
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