Screencasting can be a very useful tool especially for showing someone how to do something. The website Jing allows you to create screencast that you can save or share online. To access Jing, you have to download it from the website. The program allows you to capture a screen or record a video. You can choose to include audio or not. I had a hard time at first figuring it out. I couldn't seem to get the take right and, without an editing option, that meant I had to start over a few times. Once I figured it out, I found it to be pretty simple. It really helped when I wrote down a script with some guidelines that I wanted to cover.
Jing has a lot of room to be used in the classroom. Screencast could be created for students who need additional support when researching or using computer programs. Also, screencasts could be created for accessing blogs or using online resources to share with parents at PTA. This would help to avoid those internet issues that sometimes occur when you try to share something live. Ultimately, I think it would be amazing to have students creating screencasts to show their understanding.
The only issue that I see occurring is the block that my county has on downloading programs on your classroom computers or laptop. Right now, Jing is something that I can use on my home computer, but would be a little trickier at work. I would probably have to go through the steps of getting permission and, then, get tech support to download the program for me. Overall, the end result would probably be worth it!
Check out the screencast I created about finding images and content that is licensed for reuse:
Creative Commons Screencast
I had almost the same experience as you. It helped to have the script written first so you didn't have to keep starting over. I was frustrated with the fact that I could not download Jing. i did find several sites that you don't have to download anything. Look at ScreenJelly.com, Screenr.com and Screen-o-Matic.com. I used Screenr.com one afternoon from school and it worked great!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I didn't even think about problems that we may have at school DL the program to our computers... I'm glad Cathleen has some great options! I love that Jing give us the opportunity to "train" or teach others a specific technology without being there- so they can watch it whenever! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI did not think of the fact that Jing could be blocked from school. When it comes to using Jing for teaching purposes, you will have to make sure that you cover all aspects of the technology. Other than that its Jing allows instructors to teach technology without having to be in the area. I did not think about utilizing Jing for parents at PTA conferences for online resources. This is an awesome idea. By the way love the pots and pans in the background. lol
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