1. Screencast-omatic and Jing Concepcion Alvarez Enhancing
Literacy for the 21 st Century Learner
2.
In the early to mid 90s, computer class consisted of a video
game type program where a frog would cross a street.
A Shift in Time, A Shift in Literacy In recent years, students are
given more in depth computer training where they can utilize their
technological skills and integrate them into their content classes.
This shift is an integral shaping of this centuries need for
curriculum change to fit the level of knowledge these students now
possess.
3. Therefore.
teachers need to start integrating some of the many Web 2.0
tools available into their classroom
like Screencast-omatic and Jing.
4. What is Screencast-omatic and Jing?
It is a free website where you can capture a screen video with
audio and upload it.
Screencast-o-matic Jing
Downloadable program where you can snap pictures of your
screen
Capture videos of on screen action
It can be shared instantly over the internet through IM or
Email.
5. How can these tools enhance Literacy?
Have you ever had a student that was a visual learner?
This will help them achieve their best because it caters to
their needs.
Screencast-omatics/Jings give students the ability to see
everything that is going on step by step.
6. How is a Jing or Screencast-omatic created?
1.In your browser, type in www.jingproject.com and download the
program to your computer.
2.Open the program and click on the capture icon. The
microphone will automatically be on if your microphone is on
3.Go through the steps you would like to go through in your
video.
4. When you are done, click STOP.
Jing Capture History More 5. Your captured video will pop up as a
preview. 6. You can then upload it onto Screencast.com and email it
from there.
7. How is a Jing or Screencast-omatic created?
1. In your browser, type in http://www.screencast-o-matic.com
.
2. On the homepage, click on Create.
3. A frame pop-up will come up and you can drag and resize the
frame to customize it to fit the area you want to capture.
4. The microphone will automatically be turned on until you
turn it off.
5. Click the red dot (record button) to begin recording.
6. You could go back and cut or re-record if necessary. 7. When you
are done, click done you can upload it to
screencast-omatic.com.
8. How can students use these programs?
Math
Break down equations gradually with other students.
Social Studies
Step-by-Step Historical Journey Using Google Map or Google
Earth
English
Digital story-telling tool
Revisions of papers.
9. How can teachers use these programs?
Because this program helps with tutorials, this is a great way
to teach new technology tools that will be integrated into the
classroom. Ex. Google Docs
Teach parents how to use class websites and how to access
student grades online if made available by the school )(ex Engrade,
Powerschool, Snapgrades)
Create a screen cast (where it is just a picture) of student
work, and post it on a class website, or wiki (if one is
created).
10. How can teachers use these programs?
ELA
Teach students how to revise their own work.
Teach students how to complete WebQuests and other interactive
activities.
11. Can teachers and students do this everyday?
What do you think?
12. What do I think?
Definitely not
I personally cannot do Screen Casting everyday because it would
take up too much time and I do not think it is always
necessary.
But this is a great tool to utilize in the classroom as much as
possible.
13. Resources
Burell, C. (2010). Tutorial: Two Uses of Technology to Improve
Literacy and Critical Thinking. Retrieved July 26, 2010 from
Change.org: http://education.change.org/blog/view/
tutorial_two_uses_of_technology_to_improve_literacy_and_critical_thinking.
Glovis South's Home Page. (2010). Retrieved July 26, 2010 from
Links to Online Sites:
http://bravesread.net/medt7462/index.html.
Introduction to Screen Capture in Education. (2010). Retrieved
July 26, 2010 from TechSmith:
http://www.techsmith.com/community/education/inspired/screencast_intro/.
Jing:Add visuals to your online conversation. (2010). Retrieved
July 26, 2010 from Jing: http://jingproject.com.
Manto, M. (2010). E-Learning on A Shoestring. Retrieved July
26, 2010 from Slideshare.net:
http://www.slideshare.net/marleman/elearning-on-a-shoestring-4584635.