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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/

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/

Plickers
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.
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.
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/

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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/

MmIT National Conference - 14th September 2017
“Open Up the Library” - using technology to
make content and spaces accessible to all
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