Monday, January 24, 2011

Thing 6: Screencasting

Because of the fun weather and other excitement, we're a little late getting back on track, we'll fix up the schedule a bit later. So let's get started already: Thing 6 is all about screencasting. What is screencasting? Basically, it's all about making a movie of your desktop usually while you're demonstrating something. Now I'm sure you've heard of Camtasia and Captivate and may have even heard of Jing. (If not, go find out now, I'll wait).

For this Thing:
  • Find a screencasting tool not mentioned above and give it a whirl.
  • On your blog, give us a link and a review of the screencasting tool
  • Also, see if you can come up with any extra clever ideas for screencasting we're not currently doing

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Core Values - January - Accountability

The Core Value of Accountability is defined in the Strategic Plan as:
  • Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions
  • Demonstrates commitment to accomplish work in an ethical, efficient, and cost-effective manner
  • Takes responsibility for self-development
  • Actively and continuously learns
  • Efficiently monitors progress on projects
  • Takes responsibility for knowing, understanding, and correctly implementing library policies
To assist in focusing on this value, write a short entry in your blog that describes a work related new year resolution that you have that you will....(surprise)...hold yourself accountable for.