The Library recently uploaded a new tutorial to our YouTube Channel, which covers where to find streaming video (Alexander Street streaming video and Films on Demand), how to insert streaming video into your OAKS course (for faculty), where to find a streaming version of Killing Us Softly 4: Advertisings Image of Women, and how to locate streaming video in the Library catalog!
Submitted by: Jolanda-Pieta (Joey) van Arnhem, College of Charleston Libraries.
In an effort to gear up for our Surviving the VHS Apocalypse and Thriving in the Stream LITE session being offered this Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 3pm – 4:20pm in Addlestone Room 120 we have created a new tutorial that introduces video streaming services available at College of Charleston Libraries. Not signed up? There are still seats available! Be the first on your block to ease your fear and learn to thrive through the Video Apocalypse. Register online at the link below.
http://survivethevhsapocalypse.eventbrite.com
Can’t make it? Make sure to watch our new tutorial, which covers where to find streaming video (Alexander Street streaming video and Films on Demand), how to insert streaming video into your OAKS course (for faculty), where to find a streaming version of Killing Us Softly 4: Advertisings Image of Women, and how to locate streaming video in the Library catalog!
Submitted by: Jolanda-Pieta (Joey) van Arnhem, College of Charleston Libraries.
LITE SESSION:
Surviving the VHS Apocalypse and Thriving in the Stream
February 7, 2013
3pm – 4:20pm
Addlestone Room 120
The end is near. VHS and analog video media are going the way of the 8-track player, the Sony Walkman, and very wide ties. And although very wide ties can sometimes be retrofitted to work in a pinch, the sun is setting on analog video forever. What does it all mean? How will you survive? What will you do? Where will you go? Answer: No worries. Let some kind library folk offer you calm, inspired encouragement. We can show you how to survive this VHS apocalypse. We can show you how to thrive in the bright future beyond.
Joey Van Arnhem and Jared Seay, self-described “humans in a sea of technological change,” will host this LITE session that both explains the end of VHS and the possibilities in streaming video services that the library offers as the way to the video future.
You will find out answers to the video apocalypse like:
How will I live without a VHS player? What about my beloved VHS tapes? Are all the VHS players on campus really going away forever? What will happen to all of those library VHS tapes? Why can’t somebody just make DVD copies of my precious VHS tapes? Is digital really less fattening than analog?
Then, you will find out everything you need to know about Addlestone Video Collections like:
How do I search for videos? What is the difference between the SGA video collection and the Teaching video collection? How do I reserve a video? How do I stream library videos? How can I use it to teach or embed videos into my OAKs class? Can I really create playlists and edit segments and chapters of streaming videos? Do digital librarians dream of electric sheep?
Be the first on your block to ease your fear and learn to thrive through the Video Apocalypse. Register online at the link below.
http://survivethevhsapocalypse.eventbrite.com
And don’t forget to watch your email for our other offerings this semester:
The Internet is loaded with free software, making it hard to know which one’s you really need. This article will act as your guide to the top 20 free applications (Web and Windows) for increased productivity.
These programs will make your PC faster, stronger, and more productive. Here the are. Get the details at the article at Lifehack.org.
1. Launchy
Launchy is the best free program launcher. It allows you to launch your documents, files, folders, and bookmarks with just a few keystrokes. Launchy is also packed with a few extra features. You can use Launchy’s keyboard shortcuts to:
2. AutoHotKey
When it comes to raw power, it doesn’t get much better than AutoHotKey. This software can automate just about anything by capturing your keystrokes and mouse clicks. This free utility allows you to define your own hotkeys, enabling you to launch an applicaton with a single key press.
AutoHotKey is a bit more technical than Launchy, but it’s well worth the effort. Fortunately, this application does come with a built-in macro recorder.
If you’re looking for free antivirus software, nothing beats AVG Antivirus 7. This product has been continuously improved and updated since 1991.
There’s nothing worse than spyware to cripple a computer. For years, millions of users have relied on SpyBot Search and Destroy to keep their computer running smoothly.
5. Ad-Aware
Ad-Aware works perfectly along side SpyBot Search and Destroy to help protect your computer against harmful spyware.
Other good choices include SpyWare Terminator and Win Patrol.
Free Download Manager is a highly recommended download accelerator and manager. Don’t waste time waiting for your files to download. Free Download Manager will instantly increase your download speed by up to 600%.
7. BK ReplaceEm
Have you ever needed to replace a certain string of text in multiple files? If so, then you know what a pain it can be. Fortunately, there a number of free search and replace utilities that will help you get the job done quickly.
BK ReplaceEm is one of the most powerful search and replace utilities, allowing you to operate on multiple files at once.
Speed up the Web with Google Web Accelerator. This simple program will allow you to enjoy faster web browsing in seconds.
9. CamStudio
CamStudio is free recording software that will allow you to create demonstration videos, online tutorials, or even video-based information products. The possibilities are endless with this professional software. Fortunately, it doesn’t have the price tag that goes along with most streaming video software.
10. Audacity
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. You can use Audacity to record live audio, edit sound files, mix sounds together, and much more.
11. Foxit PDF Reader
Here’s a small PDF reader that loads in a flash. It’s an excellent alternative to Adobe’s slow, bloated PDF Reader.
12. 7-Zip
7-Zip is one of the best file compressors available. This open source software will allow you to compress a number of different file formats.
Another excellent zip utility is IZArc, which supports nearly 50 different archive file types.
13. CCleaner
CCleaner is a simple program that will help keep your computer running at its peak. This freeware utility removes unused files from your system, freeing up valuable hard disk space.
14. OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice is the number one open source alternative to Microsoft’s Office Suite. OpenOffice includes a word processor, spreadsheet software similar to Microsoft Excel, web page editor, photo software and a presentation program similar to Microsoft Powerpoint.
15. Skype
Skype allows you to talk to people across the world for free. This program is perfect for business application as well as personal use.
16. Gmail
Gmail is hands-down the best email client available. It comes with built-in Google search technology, 2.6 GB of storage, and a number of excellent features.
Gmail allows you to apply labels to your email, create filters, and presents your email messages as threaded conversations.
17. Better Gmail
To enhance your Gmail for optimum productivity, then you will need to download the Better Gmail Firefox extension. Better Gmail adds a number of features, including:
18. FileZilla
FileZilla is a fast and reliable FTP client that packs a ton of useful features. This is by far the best free FTP client that I have found.
19. RoboForm
RoboForm will help you navigate the Web with ease. It is the top-rated password manager and web form filler that will allow you to browse the Web faster than ever.
20. Google Calendar
Organize your life with Google Calendar. You can use Google Calendar to set up automatic event reminders, add important events with a single click, and use the built-in search tool to keep track of all your events.
Kim Roach is a productivity junkie who blogs regularly at The Optimized Life. Read her articles on 50 Essential GTD Resources, How to Have a 46 Hour Day, Do You Need a Braindump, What They Don’t Teach You in School, and Free Yourself From the Inbox.
SITE: Education World
URL: http://www.educationworld.com/
The Education World website claims to be the “educator’s best friend.” Being packed full of more content, tools, projects, reviews, and templates than you can shake a mouse at, this is not hyperbole. Though geared for the K-12 community, this place has enough stuff for anyone who wants to use technology tools – or wants to get up to speed with technology – to teach or learn or just play around with. The site offers areas specifically for teachers, administrators, lesson plans, technolgy, professional development, tools and templates, subjects, worksheets, standards, and scads more stuff too numerous and detailed (and illustrated) to name here. Bookmark, save and otherwise tatooo this site to your person if you have anything to do with education and learning.
– J. A. Seay
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Website description of itself: In 1996, the founders of EducationWorld recognized the need to create a home for educators on the Internet, a place where teachers could gather and share ideas. They wanted to create a complete online resource that educators could visit each day to find high-quality lesson plans and research materials.
The result is EducationWorld.com, a resource that includes
The EducationWorld team works hard to produce this FREE resource for educators. In order to keep the site free for all visitors, EducationWorld is funded by corporate sponsors and advertisers.
EducationWorld Corporate Headquarters is located at:
5471 Kearny Villa Rd.
Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92123
Can you find this installation in the library? On display for a limited (undisclosed) amount of time.
Do your students think that good Academic Advising just means putting together a schedule that doesn’t have too many 8 am classes?? Then they’re missing out on a whole array of services, support, and expert guidance that is offered by the Academic Advising and Planning Center! They can dig deeper into Academic Advising at this week’s Study Skills Seminar
where they will meet the staff from the AAPC, take a virtual tour of the Center, explore the many ‘self-serve’ options- such as using the GPA calculators and degree worksheets,-and find out ways to make their advising appointments work for them! This is a great, informative session—I learn something new every semester!
Whether your students are first years or seasoned professionals, there is valuable information about academic success available to them at this Seminar!
I hope you will encourage your students to join us!
Lindy Coleman
Coordinator, Study Skills program
Center for Student Learning
Students often report that they use the first round of tests to ‘get a feel for’ what will be expected on future tests. But if they aren’t happy with the results of the first test, are they making the necessary changes and ‘tweaks’ to their study habits and strategies so they will have better results the next time around? At this week’s Study Skills Seminar
we will go beyond the “study harder” mantra, and examine ways to “study smarter”! Included will be strategies that encourage students to consider the radical notion that Every Day Is a Test Prep Day! We will look at study strategies for both Objective and Essay tests, beginning with Prep Before the Test, followed by Ways to Manage Time and Anxiety During the Test, and finally How to Use Returned Tests as a Springboard for Greater Success.
I hope to see your students this week!
Lindy Coleman
Coordinator, Study Skills program
Center for Student Learning
843.953.5635
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