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==Snagit==
 
==Snagit==
  
 
===What is Snagit?===
 
===What is Snagit?===
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Snagit is the "big brother/sister" to Jing. Jing is free, Snagit Academic is available at an affordable price.  
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Snagit is the "big brother/sister" to [[Tools:_Jing|Jing]]. Jing is free, [https://www.techsmith.com/education.html Snagit Academic] is available at an affordable price.  
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* What can you do with Snagit? It helps you create images and videos that explain exactly what you mean and provide better feedback.  
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What does it do? It helps you provide better feedback, encourage teamwork, and create images that explain exactly what you mean. Quickly snag what’s on your screen, enhance it with effects, and then share your creations instantly.
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** Quickly snag what’s on your screen, enhance it with effects, and then share your creations instantly.
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** Don't type lengthy instructions. Provide quick explanations with Snagit, and move on to your next task.
  
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* Some things can't be explained with only words. Make visuals that show exactly what you mean.
 
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* Don't type lengthy instructions. Provide quick explanations with Snagit, and move on to your next task.
 
 
===Why do instructors use Snagit?===
 
===Why do instructors use Snagit?===
 
* They use Snagit to create a ''screen shot'' or a picture of what is ''displayed'' on your computer screen:  
 
* They use Snagit to create a ''screen shot'' or a picture of what is ''displayed'' on your computer screen:  
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** Show a picture of a diagram or process and add it to Word, PowerPoint or Sakai
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** Show a picture of a diagram or process; provide a roadmap to an important ''part'' of your online course materials.
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** Provide a roadmap to a part of your course for your students
 
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** Show your students how to make screen shots, so they can show instead of tell you about a problem
 
 
* They use Snagit to create a ''screencast'' or a video recording of ''actions'' that occur on your computer screen:
 
* They use Snagit to create a ''screencast'' or a video recording of ''actions'' that occur on your computer screen:
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** Instructors introduce themselves to their students
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** Instructors introduce themselves to their students or provide tours of the online parts of your class.
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** Provide tours of the “online” parts of their class
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** With Snagit, instructors can easily record and share video lessons with students: [http://www.techsmith.com/customer-stories-rob-z.html Here's what one instructor did.]
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** Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments
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===How is Snagit different from Jing===
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* With [[Tools:_Jing|Jing]], videos can only be 5 minutes long, with Snagit, you can make them as long as you like.
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** If you upload your video to YouTube, you can upload your script to create [http://webaim.org/techniques/captions/ close captions and provide a video transcript]
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** You can now edit your video, to cut out parts you don't want to keep
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* Snagit offers many more tools to mark up your screen shots:
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** Call out boxes, automatic numbering, blurring capabilities (to hide names), special characters.
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** You can resize, crop or cut-out parts of your screen shots.
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* Here's the quick visual of [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-moving-from-jing-to-snagit.html How to move from Jing to Snagit]
  
 
===Getting Started===
 
===Getting Started===
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* Check out an intro video and/or screen shots/written instructions of [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-taking-your-first-capture.html "How to use Jing"]
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* Write a script for your video! Make sure you've created the script with [https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001359.htm Windows Notepad] if you want to upload the script to YouTube.
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** Visit the [http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html Jing web site] to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer.
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* Check out the intro videos of [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007804051-Record-Videos "Getting Started with Snagit"]
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** The [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing.html Jing Learning Center] has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Jing.
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* Or check out the '''Snagit: Intro to Video:
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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 also upload Jing videos to YouTube.
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* Hardware Needed:
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color:#C6C6C6;" | <youtube width="400" height="225" alignment="right">6sVXP8R7bBE</youtube>
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** Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio
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* Visit the [http://www.techsmith.com/snagit.html Snagit web site] to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer. Or try it out in Tech Center 219.
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** The [https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-13.html Snagit Learning Center] has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Snagit.
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** When you install Jing or Snagit, you create a [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-screencastcom.html screencast.com id], where you can store your video and share the link. You can also upload Snagit videos to YouTube.
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** Share a link to your script, too!  
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'''Tip:''' Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a [http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001359.htm text file]. You can use your script to add captions to your video, if you upload your video to YouTube.
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* Hardware Needed for Screencasting:
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** Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio (headset is best)
 
** Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
 
** Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
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** Need suggestions? Check out [[Media:Video_Recording_Headset_and_Webcam_specs.pdf|How to Choose a Video Recording Headset]]
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===How do you add Snagit screenshots and screencasts to Sakai?===
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* Find out [[Tools:_Screen_Shots#How_do_you_add_a_screen_shot_to_Sakai.3F|how to add a Snagit screen shot to Sakai]]
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* [[Tools:_Screencasting#How_do_you_add_a_screencast_to_Sakai.3F|Add a link to a Snagit video in Sakai]]
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** First, in Snagit, after creating your video, you have to click on the top menu, on Screencast.com, to save your video and generate your link to your video
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* [[Display a Snagit video in Sakai]]
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** First, in Snagit, after creating your video, you have to click on the top menu, on YouTube, to save your video to YouTube
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===Intermediate How-to's for Videos===
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* Edit your Video: [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007806111-Edit-Videos Cut Out Mistakes or Unwanted Parts of the video]
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* Share your Video: [https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-13-share-your-media.html Share on YouTube, Screencast.com, Google Drive]
  
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===How do you add Jing screenshots and screencasts to Sakai?===
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===Intermediate How-to's for Screen shots===
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* Find out [[Tools:_Screen_Shots#How_do_you_add_a_screen_shot_to_Sakai.3F|how to add a Jing screen shot to Sakai]]
 
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* [[Tools:_Screencasting#How_do_you_add_a_screencast_to_Sakai.3F|Add a Jing video to Sakai]]
 
  
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===Ideas and Examples for Using Jing===
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* Basic Editing: [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007806171-Edit-with-Tools Cut out parts of an image, trim an image, crop an image]
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* Here are Step-by-Step instructions provided by an instructor who used Jing with her class [http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/show-me-demand-budget-friendly-instructional-videos Show Me How Videos: On Demand!]
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* Maintain privacy in your image: [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/360007806171-Edit-with-Tools#Blur Blur names/sensitive information]
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* This article describes how an instructor [http://ideaconnect.edublogs.org/2010/08/14/student-assessment-using-video-feedback/  provides student feedback on an assignment using Jing]
 
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<!-- * Jing demo of [http://www.durhamtech.edu/connect/Registering_on_WebAdvisor.swf registering for classes using WebAdvisor] -->
 

Latest revision as of 12:36, 1 May 2019

Snagit Logo

Snagit

What is Snagit?

Snagit is the "big brother/sister" to Jing. Jing is free, Snagit Academic is available at an affordable price.

  • What can you do with Snagit? It helps you create images and videos that explain exactly what you mean and provide better feedback.
    • Quickly snag what’s on your screen, enhance it with effects, and then share your creations instantly.
    • Don't type lengthy instructions. Provide quick explanations with Snagit, and move on to your next task.

Why do instructors use Snagit?

  • They use Snagit to create a screen shot or a picture of what is displayed on your computer screen:
    • Show a picture of a diagram or process; provide a roadmap to an important part of your online course materials.
  • They use Snagit to create a screencast or a video recording of actions that occur on your computer screen:
    • Instructors introduce themselves to their students or provide tours of the online parts of your class.
    • With Snagit, instructors can easily record and share video lessons with students: Here's what one instructor did.

How is Snagit different from Jing

  • With Jing, videos can only be 5 minutes long, with Snagit, you can make them as long as you like.
  • Snagit offers many more tools to mark up your screen shots:
    • Call out boxes, automatic numbering, blurring capabilities (to hide names), special characters.
    • You can resize, crop or cut-out parts of your screen shots.
  • Here's the quick visual of How to move from Jing to Snagit

Getting Started

  • Write a script for your video! Make sure you've created the script with Windows Notepad if you want to upload the script to YouTube.
  • Check out the intro videos of "Getting Started with Snagit"
  • Or check out the Snagit: Intro to Video:

  • Visit the Snagit web site to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer. Or try it out in Tech Center 219.
    • The Snagit Learning Center has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Snagit.
    • When you install Jing or Snagit, you create a screencast.com id, where you can store your video and share the link. You can also upload Snagit videos to YouTube.
    • Share a link to your script, too!

Tip: Before recording your video it’s a good idea to write a script. Save the script as a text file. You can use your script to add captions to your video, if you upload your video to YouTube.

  • Hardware Needed for Screencasting:
    • Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio (headset is best)
    • Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
    • Need suggestions? Check out How to Choose a Video Recording Headset

How do you add Snagit screenshots and screencasts to Sakai?

Intermediate How-to's for Videos

Intermediate How-to's for Screen shots

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