Sunday 8 January 2012

Week 8 - Multimedia

So the wonders of YouTube eh!

The library videos are entertaining and in particular the first video from Sydney is informative and clear without trying to be too gimmicky, you definitely come away with an idea of how to search effectively. I'd imagine that some students might find the Dalek one confusing as it mixes Dewey information with trying to be jokey about what subjects the Daleks deem necessary.

I think the duration of the clips is important - probably not more than 5 minutes would hold your attention without drifting off and thinking about lunch, your next task etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaWv5S50Zww This is sooooooo dull, the narrator put me to sleep and I tuned out before reaching the end - does she also do the plane safety briefings?

I have come to the conclusion that music plays a vital role in the tutorials available online and where possible don't use real people as many seem to personify the 'librarian stereotype'.

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