People have been using Podcasts to catch up on radio programmes they have missed for several years now and it has become an accepted piece of technology rather like the video recorder for television. Increasing lectures and seminars are being posted, so if you have a clash or cannot get to it you can hear it. It is a popular form of communicating with a scattered membership.
film has for many years been used as an educational tool as seen by the 'Dig for Victory' and road safety films. They reach a large audience communicating a message in a way people understand and usually with some humour. to work well they must look professional, be well planned, well produced and convey the information without alienating the viewer. I can see they have potential in large libraries or in libraries which are unstaffed for most of their opening hours. We can reach all of our readers and inform them of new services and how to use current services without having to be there. On the downside badly produced film will not enhance our image or convey the message we hope to convey, what ever it may be. It is free on the net, but what about the time it takes to plan and produce the film? They require a certain amout of creativity and not all of us have this. Of course systems change, so our film becomes obsolete and a new one has to be produced. Yes I can see the potential but I think it is something that requires careful consideration before embarking on anything. One of the strengths of a small library is its personalised service. Face to face encounters give a valuable exchange of information which I would not like to lose.
I did watch the videos suggested and could see what they were trying to achieve and how successful they were with me. Video, like books, can be quite personal.
I will not be producing a video for this library. I am looking forward to seeing the Cambridge induction video. If successful perhaps other areas could be considered.
Source: http://talesof23things.blogspot.com/2010/08/podcasting-and-youtube.html
Monday, August 16, 2010
Podcasting and YouTube
Thing 21 Sense preference
I can honestly say that I have very rarely listened to a podcast! So I made myself do it and went to the JISC podcasts. I have nothing against audio in principle but I tend to end up doing other things at the same time and, whatever my official stance on multi-tasking is, I do not absorb information well when the primary method of information delivery is audio. Fine if it's music and potentially just background noise, or if I'm driving and Radio 4 is always on but these are exceptions to the rule. I will also confess that I have a paranoia about earplugs and don't own any of those player things so will not be downloading a podcast to listen to at the gym or while walking/cycling any time soon. I am well aware that this all makes me seem a tad old fashioned but I have now reached that age where I don't care too much.
BUT - take me to the visual and I'm all yours (so to speak). Given that I understand/learn best with visual stimuli I thought that the podcasting video was brilliant.
Youtube is loads of fun and I looked at all the suggested links and chortled my way through Andy's top 3. Can't say that I pushed the boat out and found any others but I have seen some great ones in the past.
The Cambridge Libraries film - 'The Perfect Desk' - will shortly be launched - a special meet for those who can make it on 7th Sept means that you can see it then, enjoy a drink and enter a prize draw for a £25 voucher. The film will be posted on the University's youtube site and available for the public to see!
As for using podcasting and youtube in the Library - well, we tried a film last year and just used the streaming media service which is part of the University to load it on, and that worked fine. Podcasts - well I won't say no if one of the staff are keen to do them, but bearing in mind the above, they are unlikely to be something that I will jump to do quickly myself.
Source: http://libpara.blogspot.com/2010/08/thing-21-sense-preference.html
Podcasting and YouTube
People have been using Podcasts to catch up on radio programmes they have missed for several years now and it has become an accepted piece of technology rather like the video recorder for television. Increasing lectures and seminars are being posted, so if you have a clash or cannot get to it you can hear it. It is a popular form of communicating with a scattered membership.
film has for many years been used as an educational tool as seen by the 'Dig for Victory' and road safety films. They reach a large audience communicating a message in a way people understand and usually with some humour. to work well they must look professional, be well planned, well produced and convey the information without alienating the viewer. I can see they have potential in large libraries or in libraries which are unstaffed for most of their opening hours. We can reach all of our readers and inform them of new services and how to use current services without having to be there. On the downside badly produced film will not enhance our image or convey the message we hope to convey, what ever it may be. It is free on the net, but what about the time it takes to plan and produce the film? They require a certain amout of creativity and not all of us have this. Of course systems change, so our film becomes obsolete and a new one has to be produced. Yes I can see the potential but I think it is something that requires careful consideration before embarking on anything. One of the strengths of a small library is its personalised service. Face to face encounters give a valuable exchange of information which I would not like to lose.
I did watch the videos suggested and could see what they were trying to achieve and how successful they were with me. Video, like books, can be quite personal.
I will not be producing a video for this library. I am looking forward to seeing the Cambridge induction video. If successful perhaps other areas could be considered