Difference between revisions of "Tools: Snagit"

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

What can you do? It helps you create images 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.
- Some things can't be explained with only words. Make visuals that show exactly what you mean.
- Don't type lengthy instructions. Provide quick explanations with Snagit, and move on to your next task.

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 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 Snagit to create a screencast or a video recording of actions that occur on your computer screen:
- 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

Check out an intro video and/or screen shots/written instructions of "How to use Jing"
- Visit the Jing web site to download the product at home; contact IT to download on your work computer.
- The Jing Learning Center has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Jing.
- When you install Jing, you create a screencast.com id, where you can store your video and share the link. You can also upload Jing videos to YouTube.
Hardware Needed:
- Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio
- Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio

Here are Step-by-Step instructions provided by an instructor who used Jing with her class Show Me How Videos: On Demand!
This article describes how an instructor provides student feedback on an assignment using Jing

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 ===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? It helps you provide better feedback, and create images that explain exactly what you mean.
+* What can you do? It helps you create images 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.
+** Quickly snag what’s on your screen, enhance it with effects, and then share your creations instantly.
-* Some things can't be explained with only words. Make visuals that show exactly what you mean.
+** Some things can't be explained with only words. Make visuals that show exactly what you mean.
-* Don't type lengthy instructions. Provide quick explanations with Snagit, and move on to your next task.
+** Don't type lengthy instructions. Provide quick explanations with Snagit, and move on to your next task.
 ===Why do instructors use Snagit?===