Screenshots and Screencasts Instructor name and date

What is a Screenshot? An image that a user captures of the computer display Also called screen capture, screen grab, print screen What is a Screencast? A digital recording of changes on the computer screen, often containing audio narration and sometimes including annotations. Also called video screen capture

What was the creator’s purpose? Does it successfully fulfill that purpose? If so, how? If not, why not? Guiding questions:

What are the Benefits? Self-paced learning Just-in-time instruction Anywhere, anytime access Reusable content Can be used for authentic products (digital storytelling)

How might screenshots or screencasts help YOU create a more learner centered environment?

Creating Screenshots Determine purpose Set the stage: – Open and arrange programs – Select screenshot tool Capture Annotate and edit if needed

Snipping Tool Available on all Windows 7 and 8 computers. Takes a “snip” or picture of the desktop. Snips can be rectangular, free-form, window, or full screen. Has a simple pen or highlighter tool for annotation. Snips can be saved, copied, or ed.

Your Turn!

How to Print Screen Jing Tutorials ActivInspire Camera Tool Tutorial MimioStudio Screen Clipping Tutorial Video

Creating Screencasts Determine objective and audience Write a 2-5 min screencast script Practice script and accompanying actions Prepare and test materials – Microphone – Headphone – Webcam (optional) – Open and arrange programs – Select screencast tool Edit if needed (Windows MovieMaker)

Screencast-o-matic Web-based Records action on the computer screen including mouse movements and clicks. 15 minute recording time. Ability to record audio and/or overlay video from a webcam. Can embed “pop-up” notes at specific time intervals throughout the video. Saves in multiple formats directly to the computer.

Your Turn!

Jing Tutorials ActivInspire Screen Recorder Tutorial MimioStudio Screen Recorder Tutorial Video

Sharing your Masterpiece Shared Drive Wiki Document or presentation SchoolTube Edmodo

Assessment Describe one place in an upcoming lesson or unit where you can use either screenshots or screencasts to make the instruction more learner centered

Questions?

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