1. P ENCASTING VS. S CREENCASTING : C OMMUNICATE Y OUR M ESSAGE Creating effective low-cost or free training resources and instructional materials to reach digital learners Jesse Wisnouse Frederick County (MD) Public Schools

2. Middle school science teacher for Frederick Co. (MD) for four years (2002 - 2006) Technology coordinator for one year (2006 - 2007) Technology Resource Teacher (2007 – present) Started producing screencasts in 2005 Started creating pencasts in 2010 M EET THE PRESENTER 2

3. W HAT W E ’ LL R EVIEW T ODAY Materials necessary for creating pencasts and screencasts Determining the best tool for your audience Demo: How to create pencasts and screencasts How to publish your content for others to access

4. P ENCASTS VS. S CREENCASTS PencastsPencasts: recorded pen strokes with audio Save as a PDF or post online for free (up to 500 MB) Great for explaining a process Less technology involved; more natural for teachers ScreencastsScreencasts: on-screen video demonstrations of a user’s actionsactions Options can offer better visual experiences Save locally or post to a free online account (up to 2 GB) More planning might be necessary (storyboarding)

5. W HICH T OOL S HOULD I U SE ? Math examples- equations, proofs Science- relationships, simple illustrations Languages- peer editing, parts of speech Meeting notes Demonstrate a task (in software or online) Sharing multiple objects in the same learning simulation (images and terms) Tutorials for staff members PencastsScreencasts Livescribe smart pen Livescribe Desktop Software Livescribe note paper Microphone Software- Jing (TechSmith) Microphone / headset Recommended: Wireless pointing device, interactive white board and software

6. T IPS F ROM THE T RENCHES Is this sufficient for learning? Consider your learners. Keep secure data offline (names, SPED/FARM etc.) Screencasts: 5 minutes of recording time- use time wisely; pause when necessary. Very Important : What do you want to say? Use a storyboard to map out your recording. Be efficient!Use a storyboard to map out your recording Lessons learned : speak clearly, annunciate, record using a smaller window (not maximized), and give your creation an appropriate title

7. P UBLISHING I N A N UTSHELL 1. Choose an appropriate training / learning topic 2. Map out the flow of instruction on your storyboard 3. Create materials / manipulatives, as necessary, using white board software or other programs 4. Test your microphone (play back sample recording) 5. Record your session 6. Review your final product 7. Save locally or publish online- or do both 8. Share content with others as appropriate

8. P UTTING IT ALL T OGETHER - D EMO Pencast- Calculating area & perimeterCalculating area & perimeter Differentiating the terms Real-life application for each process Screencast- Atomic BondingAtomic Bonding Review of the terms Demonstration of the process