Seneca Teaching with Technology Days Presentation - Carol Carruthers and Ewan Gibson - Mathcasting

1. TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY DAY 2014
Students as Teachers: Screencasting
for Learning Foundational Mathematics
Carol Carruthers
Ewan Gibson
February 24, 2014

2. PROGRAM
 Providing a strong foundation in mathematics,
science, technology and communication
http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/AST.html

3. PROBLEM/POTENTIAL SOLUTION
Problem:
Some students do not like to learn mathematics.
Solution:
Collaborative/interactive/learner-directed use
of technology can re-engage students.

4. HOW TO WRITE ON A WINDOWS BASED TABLET
 Windows Journal http://windows.microsoft.com/enca/windows7/create-and-personalize-handwritten-notes-using-windowsjournal
 Microsoft Word>Review>Start inking
https://www.eng.vt.edu/sites/default/files/pageattachments/Inking+in+Office.
pdf
 OneNote http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/onenote/
 Tablet PC Input Panel http://windows.microsoft.com/enus/windows7/using-the-writing-pad-and-touch-keyboard-in-tablet-pc-inputpanel
 Math Input Panel
http://windows.microsoft.com/enus/windows7/use-math-input-panel-to-write-and-correct-math-equations

5. HANDWRITTEN /SHARED/ SOCIAL POSTING:
 draw.to - Draw something and share it
http://draw.to/new
 Scribblar – Collaborate instantly
http://www.scribblar.com/
 DyKnow Vision – Interactive learning software
http://www.dyknow.com/educational-software-products/interactivelearning-software/

6. WHAT IS SCREENCASTING?
Two reviews:
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7012.pdf
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/digitalmedia/2005/
11/16/what-is-screencasting.html?page=1

7. WHY USE INSTRUCTOR SCREENCASTING?
In classroom mode:
 Student-directed learning
In flipped/mixed mode:
 Content is covered outside of class time
 Connection to instructor
The solution is to screencast!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvKu2T9Kovo

8. INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPED SCREENCASTS:
PROS
 Students choose
when/where/how
often learning occurs
 Capitalize on ‘out of
class time’ learning
 Provides review for
exams/tests/quizzes
CONS
 Time required to
produce
 Teaching style the
same (videos are
copies of lessons)
 Passive (not active)
learning
BIG IDEA - STUDENT DEVELOPED MATHCASTS!!

9. CONNECTING COLLEGE TO CAREER (C^5):
Project Goal:
3
 To develop a categorized library of mathematics
and application videos (AODA compliant)
produced by and for students
“This initiative has received funding through the Seneca
Pillar Sponsorship program”

10. C^5 FEATURES:
 All levels and disciplines of
mathematics
 Students, tutors, Learning
Centre staff, alumni, faculty,
industry professionals and
administration
 Application of fundamental
mathematics concepts used
in daily work situations
 Initiate connections and
stimulate discussion

11. SENECA MATHCAST SITE:
http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/
Learning mathematics from your
fellow students

12. CURRENT METHOD - SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/
Advantages:
 Free, multi-platform
 Extremely simple interface
 Save as a variety of file types,
edited in free software
 Browser-based version requires no
installation
Disadvantages:
 Adds a small watermark, yellow
circle to cursor (removable with
paid version $15)

13. IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES:
iOS Apps
Android Apps?
• Screenchomp (free)
• None available the do not
• ShowMe (free)
• Doodlecast Pro (free)
• Educreations ($4.99)
require “rooting” the device
• Non-rooting apps to come:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/
110558071969009568835/p
• Teach (free)
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14. IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES CONTD.
A video describing other mirroring and screencapture options
with iOS, Mac, and Android devices:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtnFnIbQG9g&feature=youtu.be
Software in Video:
AirServer
http://www.airserver.com/
 Allows iOS devices (iPads, etc.) to share their screen wirelessly to a PC or Mac
Droid@Screen
http://droid-at-screen.ribomation.com/
 Allows Android devices to share their screen with a PC or Mac via USB
QuickTime Player
 Preinstalled on all Macs since 2008

15. INK APPS IN VIDEO
iOS
http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/handwriting-apps-for-ipad


Paper
Inkflow
http://ipadapps4school.com/2013/01/17/inkflow-a-great-ipad-appfor-visual-thinkers/
Android
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=pen+input+apps&c=apps
 SketchbookX
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsk.sketchbookhdexpress&hl=en
 Big Fat Canvas
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justinholmgren.sketchpad&hl=en

16. MOZILLA/SENECA POPCORN MAKER:
https://popcorn.webmaker.org/
Enables anyone to
enhance/remix a video by:
 adding text comments,
pop-ups, hyperlinks,
images
 pausing, looping,
skipping sections
 linking to Twitter feeds,
Google maps,
Wikipedia, etc.

17. STUDENT VIDEO:
 A student using his technology
to develop a mathcast
 Samsung SGH-i717m with Snote app and Samsung phone
stylus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
p56FGmJdCyQ&feature=youtu.be

18. THANK YOU AND MORE INFORMATION:
 Email: carol.carruthers@senecacollege.ca
@mathtech (twitter)
ewan.gibson@senecacollege.ca
@ewan_gibson (twitter)
 Seneca Mathcasts
http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/