Screencasting is video screen capturing that can include audio narration and other functions. Since many people are visual learners, screencasts are powerful tools to help demonstrate, via video, more complex tasks. During the first week, you will learn to:
Install Jing
Navigate Jing’s Features
Setup Jing for your first video screencast
Create a Screencast.com account
Between classes, attendees will each be asked to work on a project useful to them or one suggested in class. One-on-one assistance with the instructor will be provided during this time.
Rachel Eichen is a presenter who has had over four years of teaching experience. She teaches librarian-centric webinars on such topics as G-mail, Memes, and Reddit. She also currently works as a clinical trainer teaching nurses how to use smartphone software in the hospital. In the past, Rachel has taught computer classes to passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship. Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science and a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing.
4. A screencast is a digital
recording of a computer screen’s
output (aka, video screen
capture) often containing
audio narration.
What is a Screencast?
5. Use Jing to…
• Take Screenshots
• Record Screencasts
• Collaborate with SnagIt and Camtasia
6. Best Practices
• What one thing do you want to teach?
• Create a storyboard and script
• Use appropriate screen size
• Talk and move your mouse slowly
• Pause and hold
• Read names of buttons and links you click
7. Jing Limitations
• Only 5 minutes (not a second over)
• NO editing!!!!
• Limited advanced features
• But… it’s free!
10. http://www.techsmith.com/download/jing/
Windows System Requirements
• Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or
Windows 8
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Full
• Broadband recommended
Mac System Requirements
• Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later
• QuickTime 7.5.5 or later
• Broadband recommended
Jing System Requirements
13. Between Classes
Create a Jing presentation that is useful to you (or your
library)
Some ideas..
• Instructional video
• Tell a story with photos
• Evaluate a website
• Show an issue you’re experiencing