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Screencast-o-Matic

What is it?

Screencast-O-Matic makes screencasting free

and easy, with one-click screen capture, online or you

can download and install the application on Mac OSX.

What platforms does it work on?

Online - but you can download it for use with Macs

How much does it cost?

FREE for 15 minutes of recording; Go Pro for $15 dollars a year (currently £11.64)

How do I get it?

https://screencast-o-matic.com/

https://screencast-o-matic.com/


Screencast-o-Matic

What can I use it for?

Ideal for on-screen tutorials, presentations, how-to

guides. Communicate while you demonstrate!

How easy is it to use?

Incredibly straightforward - outline the screen area you want to record, press the record button and after a

countdown (3,2,1) you are away! 15 minutes of recording time then upload to Youtube, create a personal

video file or save to Screencast-o-matic. Also available for webcam recording. Simple to edit too!

Are there support materials?

Yes - lots of help and guidance on the website

Case Studies?

Not as such but I have plenty of ideas of how you can use it - so just ask!


Screencast-o-Matic

A good idea or a problem to solve!

Ideally a plan of what you want to say

A recording device - iPad - laptop/computer (with microphone and headset)

Somewhere relatively quiet to talk (I do mine at home!)

Promote, promote, promote!

Perfect for inclusive, accessible practice


Screencast-o-Matic


Plickers

What is it?

Plickers is a powerfully simple tool that lets facilitators collect real-time

formative assessment data without the need for student devices;

you just need YOUR phone!


You need an app - available both for iPhones and Android devices; available via App Store or Google play


FREE download for sets of cards including large font if required; laminated sets available for purchase (40

cards) at $20 (£15.52) plus $10.50 (£8.15) shipping from Amazon.com but cheaper to laminate your own!

How do I get it?

https://www.plickers.com/

https://www.plickers.com/


Plickers

What can I use it for?Plicker quizzing could be used in a variety of library situations; staff training, information

literacy skills workshops, induction, new database instruction - any time you wish to gain

feedback from a group.

How easy is it to use?Very straightforward - students use the scannable shapes and turn it to the letter of the answer that they wish to submit - A, B, C or D

To collect the answers from the group, the teacher scans the group using the Plickers app (via a mobile phone or iPad/android tablet).

The responses are then instantly projected onto a LiveView screen. It can also be used without wi-fi in exactly the same way but

without the LiveView screen. There are numerous step-by-step guides on YouTube.

Are there support materials?Yes - impressive amount of help on the website as well as Plickers webinars. My particular favourite is the Plickers presentation kit - a

zip file that has a complete PowerPoint presentation included to help you train others! https://plickers.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

Case Studies?Visit the Plickers site, YouTube or have a look here at a couple of case studies - https://blogs.jobs.ac.uk/the-digital-

academic/2016/04/21/plickers-engage-students-paper-clickers/

https://plickers.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

https://blogs.jobs.ac.uk/the-digital-academic/2016/04/21/plickers-engage-students-paper-clickers/


Plickers


Adobe Spark What is it?

Adobe Spark allows you to create professional looking, high

impact posters with little effort. You can create animated

presentations with audio and record it to share on YouTube

and other platforms. Uses royalty free images and clip art.

You can create social banners for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.


All web browsers and IOS App


FREE

How do I get it?

https://spark.adobe.com/


Adobe Spark


Creating tutorials, marketing and awareness materials.


The animation tool is very intuitive, you can easily rectify mistakes, all you need is to prepare a script, find

a nice quiet space and hit record.


Adobe Spark Support https://adobespark.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/202688167-Adobe-Spark

Case Studies

Research Hacks

https://www.slideshare.net/tatman303/research-hacks-uksg-forum

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mJ7IZ3qFxjR8HhL9HX-ETHUFJz639Bt

https://adobespark.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/202688167-Adobe-Spark

https://www.slideshare.net/tatman303/research-hacks-uksg-forum

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mJ7IZ3qFxjR8HhL9HX-ETHUFJz639Bt


Adobe Spark

To Make an effective Adobe Spark video you need

An idea/reason

A Script

A recording device - iPad - laptop/computer (with microphone and headset)

Editing software - Camtasia/Movie Maker/iMovie (if you want to do more with

your presentation)

A Hosting platform - Vimeo/YouTube/iTunes U/Kaltura

Social media presence to communicate and share your newly made videos


Adobe Spark

Tips for a good recording

Be relaxed

Find a good room where you will not be disturbed

Find a room with good acoustics

Use your own images if you have them

Try not to go over 4 minutes - maximise your impact

Feel free to be less formal - make it easier for the person to view your content


Pocket What is it?

Was previously known as Read It Later - Pocket

allows users to save and manage a reading list of

useful articles from the web. Once an article is saved

it can be read on your phone, tablet or computer.


Android, iOS, Web


Free or Premium $44.99 or $4.99 month

How do I get it? https://getpocket.com/


Pocket


To save and share useful articles you discover on

the web. Archive articles using tags to read on any

device to support your own learning and professional development.


Very easy, just install the Chrome or Firefox browser extension or app if you have a mobile device.


https://help.getpocket.com/

Case Studies?

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-pocket-like-a-pro-to-save-everything-from-th-1602380063

https://help.getpocket.com/

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-use-pocket-like-a-pro-to-save-everything-from-th-1602380063


Piktochart

What is it?

An easy to use infographic maker that allows you to visualise information in visually appealing ways


Web based so accessible on a range of platforms. iPad and and Android app available for tablets

Best in Chrome or Firefox, works in IE, can be issues in older browsers


Ranger of packages from Free to $29 a month for Pro. Discounted prices for educational use.

How do I get it?

https://piktochart.com/

https://piktochart.com/


Piktochart


Visualising data, creating reports. Regular reports, survey results, feedback.


Easy to use templates and themes that can be tailored and adjusted. Easy drag and drop function in editor

that allows you to alter mst aspects of a chart.


Help centre- http://support.piktochart.com/hc/en-us

Video tutorials- https://piktochart.com/video-tutorials/

Case Studies?

Templates- https://piktochart.com/templates/

User stories- https://piktochart.com/user-stories/

http://support.piktochart.com/hc/en-us

https://piktochart.com/video-tutorials/

https://piktochart.com/templates/

https://piktochart.com/user-stories/


Power BI

What is it?

Microsoft's business analytics tools that allows you to visualise data through dashboards


Power BI Desktop runs on Windows. Power BI mobile is available as iOS, Android and Windows app


Varying costs depending on requirements; starts at free

How do I get it?

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/


Power BI


Visualise data, create reports and dashboards. Gain insights into data


As complicated as you want it to be!


Learning- https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/

Power BI Community- http://community.powerbi.com/

Case Studies?

Power BI Showcase- http://community.powerbi.com/t5/Power-BI-Showcase/bd-p/PBIShowcase

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/

http://community.powerbi.com/

http://community.powerbi.com/t5/Power-BI-Showcase/bd-p/PBIShowcase


Mentimeter

What is it?

Easy to use presentation software to build interactive presentations.


Mentimeter is fully web-based and can be used on your own device: smartphone, computer or tablet.


Free / $9.99 pm / $19.99 pm

How do I get it?

https://www.mentimeter.com/

https://www.mentimeter.com/


Mentimeter


Offers interactivity in meetings, training events and conferences. Provides visualisations of the opinions of

delegates - in HE libraries we often use it to gauge knowledge pre- and post-training.


Very. Requires delegates to have a connected device to “vote”.


Yes https://www.mentimeter.com/how-to

Case Studies?

Yes https://www.mentimeter.com/templates and https://www.mentimeter.com/why

https://www.mentimeter.com/how-to

https://www.mentimeter.com/templates

https://www.mentimeter.com/why


BONUS! C4LPT

What is it?

Established by Jane Hart in 2000 the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies is a veritable

cornucopia of tools. This directory identifies the top 200 learning tools used by learning and information

specialists year on year (since 2007) and provides all the essential information that you need to make

informed choices for your own learning and teaching activities.

What is included?

You will find peer reviewed explanations of a variety of tools, find out if they are free or paid for services

and the websites you need to explore them further.

How do I find it?

http://c4lpt.co.uk/

http://c4lpt.co.uk/


MmIT National Conference - 14th September 2017

“Open Up the Library” - using technology to

make content and spaces accessible to all

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Conference submissions: http://bit.ly/2qn69Ij

Sheffield - Richard Roberts Building

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