Saving Student Brian: Engaging Students with Innovative Technology

Stacey Greenwell; Beth Kraemer; Deborah Sharp; Deborah Sharp; Susan Smith; Susan Smith

Saving Student Brian: Engaging Students with Innovative Technology

Stacey Greenwell, Beth Kraemer, Deborah Sharp, Deborah Sharp, Susan Smith, Susan Smith

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Abstract

Question: How do you provide library orientation for a large number of first-year students without boring them to death? Answer: Create a video using new technology, student actors, and a little fun.

Learn step by step how the University of Kentucky Libraries revived their first year student orientation experience creating a video filmed on campus and in the virtual world, Second Life. From writing and filming to editing and screening, the presenters will discuss the process, offering practical tips and suggestions for creating your own instructional video. In addition, the presenters will discuss lessons learned from this experience.

Original language	American English
State	Published - Nov 1 2010

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