screenshots and screencasts instructor name and date
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Screenshots and Screencasts
Instructor name and date
What is a Screenshot?• An image that a user captures of the
computer display
• Also called screen capture, screen grab, print screen
What is a Screencast?• A digital recording of changes on the
computer screen, often containing audio narration and sometimes including annotations.
• Also called video screen capture
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• What was the creator’s purpose?
• Does it successfully fulfill that purpose?
• If so, how? If not, why not?
Guiding questions:
What are the Benefits?
• Self-paced learning
• Just-in-time instruction
• Anywhere, anytime access
• Reusable content
• Can be used for authentic products (digital storytelling)
How might screenshots or screencasts help YOU create a more learner
centered environment?
Creating Screenshots
• Determine purpose
• Set the stage:– Open and arrange programs– Select screenshot tool
• Capture
• Annotate and edit if needed
Snipping Tool
• Available on all Windows 7 and 8 computers.
• Takes a “snip” or picture of the desktop. Snips can be rectangular, free-form, window, or full screen.
• Has a simple pen or highlighter tool for annotation.
• Snips can be saved, copied, or emailed.
Your Turn!
Other screen capturing options:
Print Screen
Jing ActivInspire Area Snapshot*
Mimio Screen Clipping*
How to Print ScreenJing TutorialsActivInspire Camera Tool TutorialMimioStudio Screen Clipping Tutorial Video
Creating Screencasts• Determine objective and audience
• Write a 2-5 min screencast script
• Practice script and accompanying actions
• Prepare and test materials– Microphone– Headphone– Webcam (optional)– Open and arrange programs– Select screencast tool
• Edit if needed (Windows MovieMaker)
Screencast-o-matic• Web-based
• Records action on the computer screen including mouse movements and clicks.
• 15 minute recording time.
• Ability to record audio and/or overlay video from a webcam.
• Can embed “pop-up” notes at specific time intervals throughout the video.
• Saves in multiple formats directly to the computer.
Your Turn!
Jing TutorialsActivInspire Screen Recorder TutorialMimioStudio Screen Recorder Tutorial Video
Sharing your Masterpiece
• Shared Drive
• Wiki
• Document or presentation
• SchoolTube
• Edmodo
Assessment• Describe one place in an
upcoming lesson or unit where you can use either screenshots or screencasts to make the instruction more learner centered
Questions?
Thank You!
• If you are participating in the 1-credit Digital Learning University option, y0ur reflection is due to me by ______________
• Please complete the workshop survey.