Learning Objects
[A learning object is a resource, usually digital and web-based, that can be used and re-used to support learning. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_Objects ]
This page contains links to some of the Learning Objects that are being produced by Birkbeck Library to support our library users.
Making it easier to access eresources via the eLibrary page
Setting the "Institutional Athens cookie" - This need only be done once and will stay on your PC for 18 months.
Alternative Login Link - if you cannot set the "Institutional Athens Cookie". How to login via the Birkbeck eLibrary page setting a temporary cookie on the PC being used. Software used: Power Point Presentation and Captivate
Copyright for students
- Copyright for students - a brief (4mins) learning object giving an overview to copright (click on read file). Software used: Captivate
Searching for e-resources
- eJournals - searching for an article in an ejournal via Birkbeck eLibrary and searching for articles on a particular topic using two ejournals databases. Software used: Camtasia Studio 6
- Saving and printing articles from JSTOR. Software used: Screenr
For Birkbeck students studying at Stratford
UEL Library Catalogue
Catalogue (UEL) - how to search for a book using the UEL Library catalogue. Software used: Captivate and Power Point Presentation
Tour of UEL Library Stratford campus
- A guided tour of the UEL Library Stratford Campus - 2010 version. Software used: Captivate.
Tour of UEL Library Stratford website
- A tour of the UEL Library Stratford website - 2010 version. Software used: Captivate.
Birkbeck Library catalogue (AquaBrowser)
- Catalogue - how to search for a book using the new interface AquaBrowser. Software used: Captivate. Duration: 5mins.
Creating stable links to e-journal articles for use in VLE(Blackboard)
- E-journal articles hosted by JSTOR - how to create stable links to these to embed in BLE modules. Software used: Captivate 4 and Power Point Presentation. Length: 2mins 16 sec.
