As researchers, we’re very good at amassing research material. Where we often struggle, though, is organising and presenting it effectively. This can be especially difficult with visual content. In this week’s Thing, we’ll discuss finding, organising, and curating images. You’ll learn about some great online archives and a couple of excellent tools to help youRead More
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23 Things – #8: Creating Images
In last week’s Thing, we looked at creating videos. As you’ll have seen, it’s easy to produce some great content with a little bit of time and effort. The same is true with images. Even if you’re not particularly artistic, some of the 21st-century tools can help you produce eye-catching graphics in a matter of moments.Read More
23 Things – #7: Creating Videos
In last week’s Thing, we explored vlogging and vodcasting – two highly personal forms of visual media. What are the alternatives if you lack the appetite for appearing on screen? In today’s post, we’ll investigate two ways of turning your existing content into video. Using free software, you can take your blog posts or PowerPointRead More
23 Things – #6: Vlogging & Vodcasting
The internet is awash with perplexing neologisms, and this week we’re going to look at two of them: vlogging and vodcasting. As you might have guessed, anything that begins with v relates to video. In this case, they’re the visual equivalents of blogging and podcasting, which we’ve looked at in previous weeks. What’s the advantageRead More
23 Things – #5: Podcasting
Podcasts have been grabbing the headlines lately, with some presenters earning six- or seven-figure incomes from their disembodied voices. While arguably podcasting in the commercial space has reached saturation point, there’s still one key area where it’s not yet gained significant momentum: academia. In this week’s Thing, we investigate podcasting. First, we’ll discuss why it’sRead More
23 Things – #4: Academic Networking
In the early Things, we explored Twitter and blogging, two great platforms for getting your research out to a wider audience. Although the potential reach is enormous – and therefore ideal for public engagement – sometimes you’ll want to communicate directly with your academic community. Last week we looked at the importance of creating anRead More
23 Things – #3: Online Profile
Even if you remain unconvinced by the merits of blogging in Thing 2, it’s still important to have an online profile. A simple web presence makes it much easier for people to find you. Who’s looking for you? Well, potential employers, funders, collaborators, and publishers – that’s who. They’re not going to spend hours rootlingRead More
23 Things – #2: Blogging
This week we’re exploring the Blogosphere. As you’ll see from this tweet by @AcademicsSay, blogging can provoke strong reactions: Is it a vital platform in the 21st century? Or the exclusive preserve of those who have plenty of time on their hands? Well, blogging certainly does take many hours of dedicated effort. Fortunately, though, youRead More
23 Things – #1: Twitter
Twitter isn’t just about telling the world what you’ve had for lunch. It’s actually an effective way of promoting your research, finding useful information, and building a community. By employing a few simple techniques, you can transform Twitter from a timesink into an essential tool. In this post, we’ll look at some ways of makingRead More
23 Things – Introduction
23 Things is a digital education and learning project created by Helen Blowers of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Originally it was designed as a way of encouraging librarians to learn and embrace new technologies. We’ve adapted it to help CHASE students and staff feel more confident in exploring and using digital tools. Starting on 5thRead More