Tools: Jing

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:

• "How to use Jing to Create a Video" or
• "How to use Jing to Capture an Image"

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)
  • Need suggestions? Check out How to Choose a Video Recording Headset or Webcam
• 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?

• Quick steps: How to create a Screenshot (picture) with Jing handout (pdf)
• How to create a Screencast (video) with Jing pdf handout (Plus how to add your video to Sakai)

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?

• Find out how to add a Jing screen shot to Sakai
• Add a Jing video and script to Sakai

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

• Review videos and step-by-step instructions: Jing Tutorials
• Check out Jing's Knowledge Base:Jing FAQ's/Support