Screenshots and Screencasts

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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.