My Thoughts
"Skype at Maine State Library" provides the clearest, step-by-step instructions I have seen on this technology. So simple even I could follow it.
The Halifax handout is equally helpful. I especially like the table showing what's free and what's not.
"So maybe this is why no one uses our Skype Reference Service" articulates something that has been tickling my brain for some time ... my own resistance to using video with my telephonic communications. Interesting to see how it played out in the experience of the author. I like Chad's concluding remarks on whether or not to consider the Skype experiment a failure.
Watching Tine's Webinar on Prezi I realized that no matter how good the Webinar is, there is no substitute for face time with a presenter. And yet I do understand that the economics of getting a bunch of people together in the same room makes face time a luxury that must be reserved for special occasions.
So, in a nutshell, here's what I take away from Beyond Method #10 ...
The Halifax handout is equally helpful. I especially like the table showing what's free and what's not.
"So maybe this is why no one uses our Skype Reference Service" articulates something that has been tickling my brain for some time ... my own resistance to using video with my telephonic communications. Interesting to see how it played out in the experience of the author. I like Chad's concluding remarks on whether or not to consider the Skype experiment a failure.
Watching Tine's Webinar on Prezi I realized that no matter how good the Webinar is, there is no substitute for face time with a presenter. And yet I do understand that the economics of getting a bunch of people together in the same room makes face time a luxury that must be reserved for special occasions.
So, in a nutshell, here's what I take away from Beyond Method #10 ...
- Skype has its place, but don't use it for reference
- Try out a technology in real world settings ... hope for success, be prepared for less than stellar results
- Handouts are handy ... put your best effort into making them useful
- Web conferencing is here to stay ... get used to it
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