Screencasting for Student Collaboration Dr. Douglas Harvey Dr. Ron Caro
Agenda What is screencasting? How can we use screencasting for collaboration and assessment? Examples Tools How can I use screencasting to foster collaboration?
What is screencasting A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, often containing audio narration. A screencast is a digital video and audio recording of what occurs on a presenter’s computer screen.
Instructor vs. Student Generated Can be used by teachers for: Lecture capture Flipping the classroom Tutorials Can be used by student groups to: Present and share what they learn Reflection Documenting learning experiences
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Screencasting Tools Free or cheap: Screencast-o-Matic - http://screencast-o-matic.com/ Sophia - http://sophia.org YouTube Live (Hangouts On-Air): https://www.youtube.com/
Screencast-o-Matic Free for short videos, $15 US per year for Pro Web based or download desktop version Simple to use interface Option to record webcam view as well as screen Step-by-step instructions at: ACISD.org YouTube tutorial
Sophia.org All in one tutorial creation site Built in screencast tool Insert text, PDFs, links, slides, and quizzes Free! Step-by-step instructions at: http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/how-do-i-use- the-free-screen-recorder
YouTube Live (Google Hangouts On Air) Free video chat. Automatically record and post. Share desktop. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2853700?hl=en&ref_topic=613698
Other ideas? In groups brainstorm some ways to utilize screencasts to support collaboration in classes you teach. Share out your ideas to the full workshop group.
Collaboration Ideas
Contact for Presentation harveyd@stockton.edu Subject Line: Blended Learning Presentation Make sure you give me your preferred Google address