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==Jing==
 
==Jing==
  
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====What is Jing?====
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===What is Jing?===
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The concept of Jing is the always-ready program that instantly captures and shares images and video... from your computer to anywhere. Try it, you'll like it. It's free. Snap a picture of your screen. Record video of onscreen action. Share instantly over the web or email.
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Jing is the "always-ready" program that instantly captures and shares images and video... from your computer to anywhere.  
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And it's free.  
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* Snap a picture of your screen. Record video of onscreen action. Share instantly over the web or email.
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* Elegant and simple, Jing's minimal feature set keeps the focus on instant sharing.
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===Why do instructors use Jing?===
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* They use Jing 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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** 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
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* They use Jing to create a ''screencast'' or a video recording of ''actions'' that occur on your computer screen:
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** Highlight important or commonly misunderstood aspects of an assignment
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** Answer frequently asked questions 
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** Give group or whole class feedback
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** Demonstrate the strengths of a sample work or project
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** Provide feedback for papers, projects, and assignments
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** Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments
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===How can I learn more about Jing?===
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Check out an intro video and/or screen shots/written instructions:
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* [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-taking-your-first-capture.html "How to use Jing to Create a Video"] or
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* [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing-capture-an-image.html "How to use Jing to Capture an Image"]
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===What do I need to get started with Jing?===
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* Visit the [https://www.techsmith.com/jing-tool.html Jing web site] to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer.
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<!-- * If you couldn't attend the Intro to Jing workshops, watch this short [http://www.screencast.com/users/ccwest/folders/Jing/media/208ca21c-5c0d-483c-9fe5-a688ed791b8f Jing video]. This video outlines material presented in the workshop and will provide an overview of the product. -->
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* After 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.
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<!-- * Jing [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/e/e1/Intro_to_Jing.pdf tips handout]-->
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===What do I need to create Jing videos?===
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* Adobe Flash player installed on your computer
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* A headset, microphone, or webcam for recording audio (headset is best)
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** Need suggestions? Check out [[Media:Video_Recording_Headset_and_Webcam_specs.pdf|How to Choose a Video Recording Headset or Webcam]]
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* Computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
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* A script is recommended, so you know what you are going to say!
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Check your Adobe Flash Player: [http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html Flash Player Help]
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* In future, Jing won't create Flash videos, but will generate mp4's
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===What do students need to view Jing videos?===
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* Adobe Flash player (free web browser plug-in)
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* Computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
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===How do you use Jing to create a screenshot or video?===
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* [[Media:Jing-HowtocreateaScreenshot-AddtoSakai.pdf|Quick steps: How to create a '''Screenshot''' (picture) with Jing handout]] (pdf)
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* [[Media:How_to_Create_Videos_with_Jing.pdf|How to create a '''Screencast''' (video) with Jing pdf handout]] (Plus how to add your video to Sakai)
  
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* [http://www.jingproject.com/ Jing Project]
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Note: You can't upload Jing videos directly to YouTube. If you want to load videos to YouTube, use [http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Tools:_Snagit Snagit].
  
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* [http://help.jingproject.com/get-started/ Getting Started with Jing]
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===How do you add Jing 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 Jing screen shot to Sakai]]
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* [[Tools:_Screencasting#How_do_you_add_a_screencast_to_Sakai.3F|Add a Jing video and script to Sakai]]
  
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* [http://blog.jingproject.com/2009/03/top-10-things-to-do-with-jings.html 10 Things to Do with Jing]
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===Where can I get more information about how to use Jing?===
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* Review videos and step-by-step instructions: [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing.html Jing Tutorials]
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* Check out Jing's Knowledge Base:[https://support.techsmith.com/categories/20085956 Jing FAQ's/Support]
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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 12:22, 1 May 2019

Jing logo

Jing

What is Jing?

Jing is the "always-ready" program that instantly captures and shares images and video... from your computer to anywhere. And it's free.

  • Snap a picture of your screen. Record video of onscreen action. Share instantly over the web or email.
  • Elegant and simple, Jing's minimal feature set keeps the focus on instant sharing.

Why do instructors use Jing?

  • They use Jing to create a screen shot or a picture of what is displayed on your computer screen:
    • Show a picture of a diagram or process and add it to Word, PowerPoint or Sakai
    • Provide a roadmap to a part of your course for your students
    • Show your students how to make screen shots, so they can show instead of tell you about a problem
  • They use Jing to create a screencast or a video recording of actions that occur on your computer screen:
    • Highlight important or commonly misunderstood aspects of an assignment
    • Answer frequently asked questions
    • Give group or whole class feedback
    • Demonstrate the strengths of a sample work or project
    • Provide feedback for papers, projects, and assignments
    • Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments

How can I learn more about Jing?

Check out an intro video and/or screen shots/written instructions:

What do I need to get started with Jing?

  • Visit the Jing web site to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer.
  • After you install Jing, you create a screencast.com id, where you can store your video and share the link.

What do I need to create Jing videos?

  • Adobe Flash player installed on your computer
  • A headset, microphone, or webcam for recording audio (headset is best)
  • Computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
  • A script is recommended, so you know what you are going to say!

Check your Adobe Flash Player: Flash Player Help

  • In future, Jing won't create Flash videos, but will generate mp4's

What do students need to view Jing videos?

  • Adobe Flash player (free web browser plug-in)
  • Computer speakers or headset to listen to audio

How do you use Jing to create a screenshot or video?

Note: You can't upload Jing videos directly to YouTube. If you want to load videos to YouTube, use Snagit.

How do you add Jing screenshots and screencasts to Sakai?

Where can I get more information about how to use Jing?

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