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wc06 1/13/2010 12:31:01

General Session - Conference Presentation Only (no formal paper)

//Pete, McDonnell, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota, USA, pmcdonnell@bemidjistate.edu// //Maria Brandt, Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall, Minnesota, USA, maria.brandt@smsu.edu//
 * Jing: More Bang for Your Screencasting Buck**

In 2008-2009, we collaborated to implement Jing, a free screencasting software tool. We explored by using Jing as a reference tool to serve online learners, to facilitate communication within the library, and to troubleshoot technical issues with library software.

This session will explore the uses of screencasting tools like Jing for virtual reference, instruction, and library systems and software. We’d like to share the experiences at two different institutions (Maria at Southwest Minnesota State University, and Pete at Bemidji State University), and facilitate a discussion on screencasting best practices.

Some questions that will guide our discussion: • What’s the history of screencasting? • How can Jing be used for reference and instruction? • How can Jing be used for library systems work and troubleshooting? • What are some screencasting best practices? • How are you using Jing or another screencasting tool? • What are other free or open/source tools similar to Jing? • What are some novel uses (such as for virtual reference or outreach)? • What are some successes you’ve had? • What are some challenges or obstacles (with the software or with the screencasting format)?

Since more library users, students, and researchers are using online tools to collaborate and communicate, we anticipate a lively discussion. Participants will get the chance to share their best practices, explore issues of concern, and learn from each other about how they are fostering communication and collaboration.

Novice, Intermediate screencasting jing information literacy online learning virtual reference best practices forum