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Ready, Set, Go: Easy-to-
Use Online Tools to Create
Effective “How-to” Tutorials
Andrew Youngkin
NN/LM MAR TechTime
July 30, 2014
Obje
ctiv
es
Discuss some online
(mostly free) software
for creating online tutorialsDiscuss online tools to
help storyboard/planReview tips for
successful screencasting
Scr
eenca
st
Defined
Short instructional tutorials
created by recording on-
screen actions and narrated by voice (or
audio) and/or text slides
Often takes “how to”
theme/FAQ Convenient on-demand
viewing Useful in instruction and
reference Multiple hosting/sharing
options
5 E
ssenti
al S
teps DesignRecordEdit/EnhancePublishShare
Soft
ware
C
om
pare
Cost Download/Online
Recording Time
Editing Publishing
Screenr Free Online 5 min None Screenr, YouTube, Social Media
Screencast O Matic
Basic-FreePro- $12/yr
Online 15 min Basic-NonePro– some watermark removed
Screencast-o-matic
Jing Basic-FreePro—9.99/mo
Download None Screencast.com, Youtube
SnagIt 50.00 Download No Max Yes w/ Camtasia
Screencast.com, Youtube
Camtasia 299.00 Download No Max Yes- full Screencast.com, Youtube
Sto
ryboard
ing Organize ideasFrame a narrative
Create dynamic visuals Plan, prepare &
rehearse
Spic
y N
odes
Scr
een C
hom
p
Ste
ps
to H
angout
Set-up/equipment check
Google loginClick button says “start
hangout/hangout on air”
Invite participants Greet, share, excite,
collaborate, share, get
stuff doneBroadcast/recordArchive/share recording
Vid
eo R
eco
rdin
g
Guid
elin
es 640x480 recommended video
sizeCut out extraneous content..other programs, tool bars
Pause Button
Audio
Reco
rdin
g
Variety of microphones
Built-in Headset Stand alone USBTesting microphone
qualitySelecting microphone
within software***Quiet, distraction free
time/place
Revi
ew
Remember your AudienceSimplifyKeep tutorials short, 3
minutesBreak-up larger content /Sequence
Use a scriptPractice, Practice, Practice
Conta
ct
Andrew YoungkinEmerging Technologies/Evaluation
Coordinator University of Maryland, Baltimore
Health Sciences & Human
Services Library
NNLM, SE/A, Suite 508 601 West Lombard Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
800.338.7657 (in region)
410.706.2855Email: ayoungki@hshsl.umaryland.edu
Skype: andrew.youngkin1