Submitted by Max Anderson
GMR, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL
The GMR is offering the following classes:
"Can You Hear Me Now: How to Make a Podcast"
This 3-hour class will be offered in Chicago on June 8, 2009, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
Cost: Free to NN/LM members
CE Hours: This class has been approved for 3 MLA CE hours.
Description: Thinking about how to promote your services and reach out to more people? Want to learn how podcasts can help and how to make your own? This hands-on class is designed to provide a fun yet informative introduction to podcasting and how you can utilize this technology in your library services. Basic steps and suggestions on how to make a podcast will be covered, and students will be able to enjoy hands-on practice on popular audio recording and editing software and make their first personal podcast.
Registration: Via the GMR Calendar
"Screencasting: Creating Online Tutorials"
This 6-hour class will be offered in Chicago on June 9, 2009, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm CST
Cost: Free to NN/LM members
CE Hours: This class has been approved for 6 MLA CE hours.
Description: Building on concepts of understanding learning styles and how to organize and "chunk" instructional content for the online environment, this course's main goal is to teach librarians best practices for creating effective screencasts (video-based online instruction modules) using Adobe Captivate and similar tools. Student learning outcomes for this full-day, face-to-face workshop include: the ability to determine how to get the most from your screencasts; learning how to divide content into logical chunks that are most appropriate for online learners; an understanding of best practices for creating content for their topic (e.g., storyboarding, script writing, and voiceover/narration); an understanding of what hardware and software tools work best for which content (and best sources for acquiring needed tools); and the ability to assess the effectiveness of screencasted content.
Registration: Via the GMR Calendar
Check Out the GMR's Lending Library
Several new items have been added to the Lending Library, and these are accessible via the new catalog. Please feel free to browse the catalog. If you would like to borrow an item from the Lending Library, contact the GMR for a User ID and password.
The GMR offers a small collection of materials to support the professional development needs of network members. Formats include books, CDs, DVDs, computer tutorials and videos. Included are MLA annual meeting CDs, books on a variety of topics, including website development and usability, consumer health and library management. MLA CE is available for recent MLA webcasts and conferences. Suggestions for new items are welcome from our members.