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==Screencasting==
 
==Screencasting==
  
 
===What is Screencasting?===
 
===What is Screencasting?===
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* A screen cast is a video recording that captures actions taking place on your computer; usually you narrate it as well.
  
 
* Check out this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587530 short video] (2 minutes, 10 seconds) from Brutus Partners to discover:
 
* Check out this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587530 short video] (2 minutes, 10 seconds) from Brutus Partners to discover:
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** What are some samples of a Screencast? (From: YouTube, Vimeo, Khan Academy)  
 
** What are some samples of a Screencast? (From: YouTube, Vimeo, Khan Academy)  
 
** Why are Screencasts useful?
 
** Why are Screencasts useful?
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===How do instructors use Screencasts?===
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* Instructors introduce themselves to their students
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* Provide tours of the “online” parts of their class
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* Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments
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* Provide Grading/Feedback
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===What hardware do you need?===
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* Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio
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* Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
  
 
===How do you create a Screencast?===  
 
===How do you create a Screencast?===  
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* In this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587624 video] (8 minutes, 31 seconds) from Brutus Partners, you'll find out:
 
* In this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587624 video] (8 minutes, 31 seconds) from Brutus Partners, you'll find out:
 
** What are the '''eight steps''' to create a Screencast and why are they important?
 
** What are the '''eight steps''' to create a Screencast and why are they important?
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*** 1) Gather content, 2) check your microphone, 3) get ready to perform your presentation using a microphone/computer device
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*** 1) Gather content and write a script, 2) check your microphone, 3) get ready to perform your presentation using a microphone/computer device
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*** 4) Use a free screen capture tool, such as [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing], or a for-pay tool such as [http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html Camtasia], to capture your presentation (PowerPoint, PDF)
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*** 4) Use a free screen capture tool, such as [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing], or pay for a tool such as [http://www.techsmith.com/snagit.html SnagIt] or [http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html Camtasia], to capture your presentation (PowerPoint, PDF)
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*** 5) Edit your presentation (optional, available with Camtasia), 6) upload your presentation to a location to share your presentation ([http://screencast.com screencast.com], Sakai, [http://www.youtube.com/ YouTube])
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*** 5) Edit your presentation (optional, available with Camtasia), 6) upload your presentation to a location to share your presentation ([http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-what-is-screencastcom.html screencast.com], Sakai, [http://www.youtube.com/ YouTube])
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*** 7) Set access options, and 8) give students access to your presentation (on Sakai, for example)
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*** 7) Set access options, and 8) give students access to your presentation and script (on Sakai, for example)
  
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===Demonstration of creating a screencast using [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing Jing] (free tool) and display it on Sakai using the Text Editor===
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'''Jing FAQ's''': Jing videos are limited to 5 minutes, can't be edited in Jing (they can be edited in Camtasia), and are "branded" with the Jing logo at the end of your video.
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===What free screencasting tools are available?===
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Here's an article with ideas for what to screencast, and describes seven popular screencasting tools:
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[http://askatechteacher.com/2016/07/22/10-reasons-to-screencast-in-your-class-and-7-best-in-class-tools/#more-52098 10 Reasons to Screencast in your class and 7 Best-in-class Tools].
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Two of the tools listed are Screencast-O-Matic and Jing:
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* '''Screencast-O-Matic'''
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** [https://screencast-o-matic.com/home Screencast-O-Matic] provides one-click screen recordings, but you usually need to download the tool.
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** Use Screencast-O-Matic to record 15 minute screencasts.
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** When you install Screencast-O-Matic, you can create a Screencast-O-Matic id, where you can store your video and link; or you can upload your videos to YouTube.
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** To find out more about Screencast-O-Matic, check out our [[Screencast-O-Matic]] web page.
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* '''Jing'''
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** [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing] provides one-click screen recordings, but Jing must be downloaded on your computer.
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** Use Jing to record 5 minute screencasts.
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** When you install Jing, you create a [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-what-is-screencastcom.html screencast.com id], where you can store your video and share the link. You can no longer  upload Jing videos to YouTube.
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** To find out more about Jing, check out our [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Tools:_Jing Jing] web page.
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===What is the next step up, for Screencasting?===
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* Snagit. It's afford ably priced, with no video time restrictions.
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* Want to know more? Check out [[Tools:_Snagit|How to Use Snagit]]
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===How do you add a screencast (or video) to Sakai?===
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* You can add a screencast ''link'' to: Lessons (using Add Content, Add Text or Add Content, Add Content Links), Syllabus, Resources, and the Home page.
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** In Lessons, click on '''Add Content''', then '''Add Text'''; click where you want your link to display and paste your [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-what-is-screencastcom.html screencast.com]  web address or other web address
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*** Highlight/Select your web address and click on the link tool on the toolbar
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*** In the Link box, paste your address again, click '''OK'''.
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** Click '''Save''' to save the changes. 
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* Provide a link to your ''screencast script'': In '''Lessons''', click '''Add Content''', then on '''Add Text''':
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** In the "Text Editor" displayed, below the video link or video displayed, you can type something like this:
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*** "Click on this link to the video script: (it will open in a new web browser tab)"
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** Highlight some of the words you just typed, such as: "link to the video script"
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** Click on the '''link tool''' on the tool bar
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*** In the Link box, click on '''Browse Server'''
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*** On the '' bottom'', click on the '''Browse''' button, find and click on your script file, click '''Open'''
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**** On the ''right'', click on the '''Upload''' button
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*** The name of your script file will show up in the middle of the screen, click on the '''script name'''
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** You'll now return to the Link box:
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*** At the top of the Link box, click on the ''Target'' tab
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**** Click on the drop-down box, click on ''New Window (_blank)''
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*** Click '''OK'''.
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** Click '''Save'''.
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===Demonstration of creating a screencast using [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing] (free tool) and displaying it on Sakai using the Text Editor===
 
* Watch this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587761 video] (11 minutes, 15 seconds) to see a screencasting creation demo:
 
* Watch this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587761 video] (11 minutes, 15 seconds) to see a screencasting creation demo:
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** Note: Before recording your presentation, create a PowerPoint with your content (or a Word document or PDF)
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** Note: Before recording your presentation, create a PowerPoint with your content (or create a Word document or PDF)
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** You'll see a '''demonstration''' of using [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing], a free screencasting tool, to record a PowerPoint presentation
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** Watch a '''demonstration''' of using [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing], a free screencasting tool, to record a PowerPoint presentation
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** You'll see how a '''Jing screencast''' can be uploaded to [http://screencast.com screencast.com] to store your screencast (free with [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing])
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** Find out how a '''Jing screencast''' can be uploaded to [http://screencast.com screencast.com] to store your screencast (free with [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing])
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** You'll see how a screencast can be displayed in '''Sakai''', using the Sakai Text Editor
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** Discover how a screencast can be displayed in '''Sakai''', using the Sakai Text Editor
  
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===Demonstration of creating a screencast using [http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html Camtasia] (8 minutes 30 seconds) and display it on '''Sakai''' using '''Lessons''' Multimedia button ===
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===Demonstration of creating a screencast using [http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html Camtasia] and displaying it on '''Sakai''' using '''Lessons''' Multimedia button ===
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* Check out this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587873 video] to see a screencasting creation demo:
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* Check out this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587873 video] (8 minutes 30 seconds) to see a screencasting creation demo:
 
** Again, you'll need to create and display a PowerPoint or Word Document or PDF
 
** Again, you'll need to create and display a PowerPoint or Word Document or PDF
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** You'll see a demonstration of using '''Camtasia''', a not free screencasting tool, to record a presentation and '''edit''' it
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** Watch a demonstration of using '''Camtasia''', a non-free screencasting tool, to record a presentation and '''edit''' it
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** You'll see how to upload your Camtasia screen cast to YouTube
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** Find out how to upload your Camtasia screencast to [http://www.youtube.com/ YouTube]
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** You'll see how easy it is to display your screencast in Sakai, using the '''Lessons Multimedia''' button   
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** Discover how easy it is to display your screencast in Sakai, using the '''Lessons Multimedia''' button   
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*** For '''YouTube''' videos, you don't need to use embed codes, only the '''web address''', to display the video in Lessons
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*** For '''YouTube''' videos, you don't need to use embed codes. You only need to know the YouTube video '''web address''', to display the video in Lessons
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===Screencasting Best Practices and Examples===
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* If you want to find out '''seven tips''' for creating your screencast:
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** Check out this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587956 video] (4 minutes, 9 seconds)
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* If you want ideas about screencasting you should consider '''before starting your screencasting adventures''':
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** Check out this [http://www.tubechop.com/watch/1587969 short video] (2 minutes, 13 seconds)
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Latest revision as of 11:20, 29 January 2018

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Screencasting

What is Screencasting?

  • A screen cast is a video recording that captures actions taking place on your computer; usually you narrate it as well.
  • Check out this short video (2 minutes, 10 seconds) from Brutus Partners to discover:
    • What is Screencasting?
    • What are some samples of a Screencast? (From: YouTube, Vimeo, Khan Academy)
    • Why are Screencasts useful?

How do instructors use Screencasts?

  • Instructors introduce themselves to their students
  • Provide tours of the “online” parts of their class
  • Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments
  • Provide Grading/Feedback

What hardware do you need?

  • Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio
  • Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio

How do you create a Screencast?

  • In this video (8 minutes, 31 seconds) from Brutus Partners, you'll find out:
    • What are the eight steps to create a Screencast and why are they important?
      • 1) Gather content and write a script, 2) check your microphone, 3) get ready to perform your presentation using a microphone/computer device
      • 4) Use a free screen capture tool, such as Jing, or pay for a tool such as SnagIt or Camtasia, to capture your presentation (PowerPoint, PDF)
      • 5) Edit your presentation (optional, available with Camtasia), 6) upload your presentation to a location to share your presentation (screencast.com, Sakai, YouTube)
      • 7) Set access options, and 8) give students access to your presentation and script (on Sakai, for example)

Jing FAQ's: Jing videos are limited to 5 minutes, can't be edited in Jing (they can be edited in Camtasia), and are "branded" with the Jing logo at the end of your video.

What free screencasting tools are available?

Here's an article with ideas for what to screencast, and describes seven popular screencasting tools: 10 Reasons to Screencast in your class and 7 Best-in-class Tools. Two of the tools listed are Screencast-O-Matic and Jing:

  • Screencast-O-Matic
    • Screencast-O-Matic provides one-click screen recordings, but you usually need to download the tool.
    • Use Screencast-O-Matic to record 15 minute screencasts.
    • When you install Screencast-O-Matic, you can create a Screencast-O-Matic id, where you can store your video and link; or you can upload your videos to YouTube.
    • To find out more about Screencast-O-Matic, check out our Screencast-O-Matic web page.
  • Jing
    • Jing provides one-click screen recordings, but Jing must be downloaded on your computer.
    • Use Jing to record 5 minute screencasts.
    • When you install Jing, you create a screencast.com id, where you can store your video and share the link. You can no longer upload Jing videos to YouTube.
    • To find out more about Jing, check out our Jing web page.

What is the next step up, for Screencasting?

  • Snagit. It's afford ably priced, with no video time restrictions.
  • Want to know more? Check out How to Use Snagit

How do you add a screencast (or video) to Sakai?

  • You can add a screencast link to: Lessons (using Add Content, Add Text or Add Content, Add Content Links), Syllabus, Resources, and the Home page.
    • In Lessons, click on Add Content, then Add Text; click where you want your link to display and paste your screencast.com web address or other web address
      • Highlight/Select your web address and click on the link tool on the toolbar
      • In the Link box, paste your address again, click OK.
    • Click Save to save the changes.
  • Provide a link to your screencast script: In Lessons, click Add Content, then on Add Text:
    • In the "Text Editor" displayed, below the video link or video displayed, you can type something like this:
      • "Click on this link to the video script: (it will open in a new web browser tab)"
    • Highlight some of the words you just typed, such as: "link to the video script"
    • Click on the link tool on the tool bar
      • In the Link box, click on Browse Server
      • On the bottom, click on the Browse button, find and click on your script file, click Open
        • On the right, click on the Upload button
      • The name of your script file will show up in the middle of the screen, click on the script name
    • You'll now return to the Link box:
      • At the top of the Link box, click on the Target tab
        • Click on the drop-down box, click on New Window (_blank)
      • Click OK.
    • Click Save.

Demonstration of creating a screencast using Jing (free tool) and displaying it on Sakai using the Text Editor

  • Watch this video (11 minutes, 15 seconds) to see a screencasting creation demo:
    • Note: Before recording your presentation, create a PowerPoint with your content (or create a Word document or PDF)
    • Watch a demonstration of using Jing, a free screencasting tool, to record a PowerPoint presentation
    • Find out how a Jing screencast can be uploaded to screencast.com to store your screencast (free with Jing)
    • Discover how a screencast can be displayed in Sakai, using the Sakai Text Editor

Demonstration of creating a screencast using Camtasia and displaying it on Sakai using Lessons Multimedia button

  • Check out this video (8 minutes 30 seconds) to see a screencasting creation demo:
    • Again, you'll need to create and display a PowerPoint or Word Document or PDF
    • Watch a demonstration of using Camtasia, a non-free screencasting tool, to record a presentation and edit it
    • Find out how to upload your Camtasia screencast to YouTube
    • Discover how easy it is to display your screencast in Sakai, using the Lessons Multimedia button
      • For YouTube videos, you don't need to use embed codes. You only need to know the YouTube video web address, to display the video in Lessons

Screencasting Best Practices and Examples

  • If you want to find out seven tips for creating your screencast:
    • Check out this video (4 minutes, 9 seconds)
  • If you want ideas about screencasting you should consider before starting your screencasting adventures:
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