YouTube video "What is a Screencast?"
This video was somewhat helpful for me because prior to watching "What is a Screencast?" I did not know what a screencast was. The maker of this video begins the video clip by typing the phrase "What is a Screencast?" into his Google search engine. Then he reads what he finds as the definition of screencasting to the audience. In my opinion, the author could have explained what a screencast is in his own words, it would have been more meaningful and interesting. I believe that teachers that read straight from the book are taking shortcuts. Nevertheless, the author gives us a very brief explanation of what a screencast is demonstrates one for the viewers.
Now that I have the "What is a Screencast?" figured out. I still need to answer my questions about why I should use one and how to make one. I will have to conduct further research to answer these questions, but the video gave me a starting point.
ScreencastCentral. "What is a screencast?." Online video clip.
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I use screencasts to show our international partners where to find information on our web or list directions about how we would like something submitted. This seems easier and less confusion then an email or a phone call. I have used the software, Jing, to create my screencast. It is a really powerful and interesting tool to use.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy creating screen cast's. It is a great way to create a tutorial or how-to for any idea/topic. I believe I will be using these quite a bit when I am in a standard classroom. I do plan on creating a few screencasts for my unit here in Japan. I find them a useful tool, and I am sure once you are able to learn you will enjoy them too. Best of luck.
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