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==Jing==
 
==Jing==
  
 
===What is Jing?===
 
===What is Jing?===
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.  
Elegant and simple, Jing's minimal feature set keeps the focus on instant sharing. We think it's the perfect companion to the casual, fast-paced online conversations we all have every day.
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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
  
===Introduction to Jing===
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===How do you use Jing to create a screenshot or video?===  
* 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]. The video outlines the material presented in the workshop and will provide an overview of the product.
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* [[Media:Jing-HowtocreateaScreenshot-AddtoSakai.pdf|Quick steps: How to create a '''Screenshot''' (picture) with Jing handout]] (pdf)
* Access the [workshop handout]
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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)
  
===Getting Started===
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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].
* Visit the [http://www.jingproject.com/ Jing web site] to download the product, watch tutorials and get tips & tricks about how to use Jing.  
 
  
* [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]]
  
===Using Jing===
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===Where can I get more information about how to use Jing?===
* Learn all about the [http://www.jingproject.com/features/ features of Jing]
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* Review videos and step-by-step instructions: [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-jing.html Jing Tutorials]
* Need some ideas? Check out [http://blog.jingproject.com/2009/03/top-10-things-to-do-with-jings.html 10 Things to Do with Jing]
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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?