What is a Screencast and Why Would I Use One?
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A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen that can include mouse actions, browser changes, video, and audio narration. Screencasts can be used to save time repeating instructions, provide tech support 24/7, and allow students to learn at their own pace by rewatching lessons. They also support flipped classroom models where students watch lectures at home and practice in class, engage online learners, and allow teachers to provide feedback and parents to follow student progress.
What is a Screencast and Why Would I Use One?
- 1. What is a Screencast? Why would I use one?
- 2. A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen. Screencasts can include mouse actions, browser changes, video from other sources and audio files for narration and background music. What is a Screencast? Why would I use one?
- 3. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jblmpao/5889156216 Saves repeating Instructions ‣ Students can be directed to watch recordings that cover course content ‣ Instructions can be available 24/7 online so students can review instructions when needed ‣ Easy to give online training classes
- 4. Provide tech support 24/7 ‣ Find an answer when needed - avoid waiting for telephone call backs ‣ Makes it easier to answers such as “how do I make a comment” or explain a software application ‣ Focus on a specific problem
- 5. Students learn at their own pace http://www.flickr.com/photos/hackny/5604805616 ‣ Design their own learning path ‣ Control the delivery of content - where, when and what ‣ Replay a lesson, rewind to one idea allowing students to watch as many times as they want to get full understanding
- 6. Students create their own presentations Eric Marcos and Mathtrain.com ‣ Reinforce learning by reviewing and explaining concepts ‣ Students learn to collaborate with other students on projects ‣ Students develop presentation and technology skills
- 7. www.flickr.com/photos/vancouverfilmschool Aaron Sams and Jon Bergmann Support Flipped Classroom Model ‣ Teacher created screencasts delivery content and instruction for students to watch at home ‣ Students practice and explore in school with the classroom teacher ‣ Students have the opportunity for personal and specialized instruction ‣ Students are motivated and engaged with content and participation in class
- 8. Give life to online learning ‣ Can give visual and audio appeal when illustrating a lesson ‣ Will engage learners through participation with content ‣ Serve as an excellent tool for developing and practicing language skills
- 9. www.teachertrainingvdieo.com Give Feedback ‣ Teacher created audio and visual comments can focus on areas that need adjustments ‣ Language learners can hear correct pronunciation and usage ‣ Common errors can be identified helping students understand their assignments
- 10. voicethread.com/?#q.b539713.i2889798 Parents follow along with student progress ‣ Parents can see how a lesson is presented ‣ Find out how to support their student’s work and extend learning at home ‣ Learn how to comment and respond to student work
- 11. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajc1/2923423709 Promote classroom projects ‣ Create dynamic presentations to tell people what students are learning ‣ Promote classroom/school projects and activities to the community ‣ Help students learn how to promote and market a product ‣ Use screencasts as samples of work for student eportfolios Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
- 12. this presentation was created by Lorna Costantini and Peggy George for CEET - Community of Expertise in Educational Technology Moodle Meet March 2012 Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.