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** The [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-current.html Snagit Learning Center] has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Snagit.
 
** The [http://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-snagit-current.html Snagit Learning Center] has great tutorials and tips to help you get started using Snagit.
 
** 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.
 
** 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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'''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.
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* Hardware Needed for Screencasting:
 
* Hardware Needed for Screencasting:
 
** Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio (headset is best)
 
** Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio (headset is best)

Revision as of 15:26, 10 March 2015

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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

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.

  • 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

Examples of How Instructors use Snagit

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