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Screencasting Using Free Tools
Andrew Steinman Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD
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‣ Former IB Biology Teacher
‣ EdTech Consultant at Kent ISD
‣MSU Graduate(x2) and Instructor
‣Amateur Cat Trainer
About Andrew Steinman
‣Know about the different types of screencasting tools
‣Understand how to use these tools in order to create quality screencasts
‣Be able to provide students with meaningful instruction through the use of screencasting
McREL - Classroom Instruction That Works (2nd Ed.) Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback
Learning Objectives
7 things you should know about… Screencasting
What is Screencasting?
How might screencasting be useful in your teaching environment?
http://is.gd/zefipi
What is a Screencast and Why Would I Use One?
How Teachers Use Screencasting
‣Technology Tool How-to’s
‣ Lecture Capture / Flipped Classroom
‣Assessment Feedback
Screencasting Isn’t Just for Teachers
How Admins Use Screencasting
‣Presentations for Staff Meetings
‣ School Updates
‣Video Updates
‣Updates for Parents
21 Things for the 21st Century Administrator: Screencasting
Screencasting as a Vehicle for Learning & Teaching
Why Screencast?
‣Content is accessible anytime, anywhere
‣ Students control the pace of instruction
‣Direct instruction happens in smaller chunks
‣Teacher can instruct and assist at the same time
‣ Increased accessibility to content for students and parents
Screencasting to Engage Learning
Screencasting Challenges
‣Accessibility to technology
‣Time to create screencasts
Screencasting 101
Overcome Screencasting Challenges
‣Design screencasts appropriate for your student population and technology
‣Don’t edit or rerecord screencasts‣Practice once and then record‣Use opportunities in class to create screencasts‣Team up with other teachers
Five Steps to Creating Effective Screencasts
3 Steps for Creating Screencasts
‣Plan lesson and gather resources
‣Create screencast
‣Post screencast and make it easily accessible
Formative Assessment Tools
Educreations
‣Website: http://educreations.com
‣Highlights
‣Available for iPad and web
‣ Image import and multiple slides
‣Pause and start recording
‣Create classes to help organize videos
Educreations Tutorial Video
Educreations Practice
‣Go to http://educreations.com
‣Or download the app for iPad
‣Create a teacher account
‣Create a screencast showing how to solve a simple math problem
5 x 2 = ?
Screencast-O-Matic
‣Website: http://screencastomatic.com
‣Highlights
‣Web-based, but requires Java
‣Capture webcam and move location
‣Pause recordings
‣ Save videos to YouTube, SOM, or computer
Screencast-O-Matic Tutorial
Screencast-O-Matic Practice
‣Go to http://screencastomatic.com
‣Click on Start Recording
‣Click Allow for anything that pops up
‣ Enable your webcam
‣Create a short tutorial on how to use an online educational tool
Screencastify
‣Website: http://screencastify.com
‣Chrome Extension: http://j.mp/1ypwibo
‣Highlights
‣Web-based, but requires Chrome
‣ Similar to SOM, but easier to use
‣Can capture webcam only
Screencastify Tutorial Video
Screencastify Practice
‣ In Chrome, go to http://j.mp/1ypwibo and install Screencastify extension
‣Click on the Screencastify icon in your web browser, adjust your settings, then click Start Recording
‣Create a screencast for a lesson that you are teaching tomorrow
‣You may want/need to create some resources before recording
Teach vs Tech
‣Remember, screencasting is not about the videos, it’s about what the videos allow you to change in your classroom.
Final Thought
‣You don’t need to be the one creating the screencast
Questions?
Andrew Steinman Educational Technology Consultant at Kent ISD
[email protected] @steinman
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