SLU 100 TimeStaffingUniformityActivePositive

SLU100 Pre-Session videos Non- Linguistic Representations Active Learning

Preview library concepts Save time in class Efficient use of librarians Opportunity for creativity Visual and oral presentation Appealing to digital natives

Students are accustomed to and expect technology Strong element for attention, learning & memory Models behavior that students should practice Captures ideal instruction session Allows opportunity for humor

Emotional & Physical Response Reduces stress, anxiety & tension Builds group cohesion Develops rapport Increases engagement

1 Video Teaching Technology (VTT) Modified VTT 2 In-house Video Production 3 Professional Video Production 4 Other (e.g. Xtranormal, Camtasia)

Pros  Split screen with librarian and screen shots  Includes audio  Quick production time  Easier than Camtasia, Captivate Cons  Difficult to edit  Costly equipment  Time lapse  Technical issues on user end

 Library Website, Catalog, and Databases Library Website, Catalog, and Databases

In-house staff & camcorder Library tour Sample reference interview Amateur Quality Problematic length Technical issues

Pros  Assistance with scripting  Expertise with technology, editing, production  Used professional actors  Flexibility in modifying script and video Cons  Cost  Intense pre- production activity  Scheduling  Lengthy post- production on day of filming  Unfamiliarity with library setting and practices

User friendly Inexpensive Limited graphics Humorous Xtranormal Sequential and detailed Easy to access Time consuming Screen capture

 Peer Reviewed Resources Peer Reviewed Resources

Banas, J.A., N. Dunbar, D. Rodriguez, and S. Liu. “A Review of Humor in Education Settings: Four Decades of Research.” Communication Education 60.1 (2011): Web. Berk, Ronald A. “Humor and Multimedia to Engage the Net Generation.” International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra, FL. 12 April Address. Jacobson, Gertrude N., and Michael J. Albright. “Motivation Via Videotape: Key to Undergraduate Library Instruction in the Research Library.” The Journal of Academic Librarianship 9.5 (1983): Web. Sherer, Pamela and Timothy Shea. “Using Online Video to Support Learning and Engagement.” College Teaching 59 (2011): Web.

Jacalyn Bryan  Reference and Instructional Services Librarian  352/  Elana Karshmer  Instruction Program & Information Literacy Librarian  352/  Saint Leo University, Cannon Memorial Library P.O. Box 6665, MC2128 Saint Leo, FL 33574