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USING JING IN THE CLASSROOM AND LIBRARY
Cynthia Kleinheksel
What is Jing?
If you can see it on your screen, you can capture the image, draw on the screen, or narrate live action with Jing
It is a camera and a video recorder in one
It is free from TechSmith (maker of Camtasia Studio and SnagIt) http://www.techsmith.com/jing/
Facts
PC and MAC compatible
Can be played using QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Flash
Can use in Facebook, Twitter
Additional Info
Up to 5 minutes of video for each project – SWF format
Allows you to upload to ScreenCast.com – up to 2 GB free
Can upgrade to the Pro version for $14.95/yr allowing for MPEG4 format , YouTube uploads, and recording webcams
Capture an image on your screen and insert it in
any application (creates a .png
file)
Add text, point, highlight, or
edit a screen capture
Capture motion on your screen
and create a video
with narration
Many uses of Jing…
Capture an image on your screen Capture a presentation or motion on
your screen Record and capture a demonstration for
absent students Grade and return assignments
electronically – go paperless
Many uses of Jing…
Create mini-tutorials Students demonstrate their learning Capture a math problem as it is solved Keep Jing captures for future
semesters/years Captures can be repeated as needed Demo a software application
Many uses of Jing…
Read a poem Grade and provide feedback on student
created websites and blogs Give instructions in your absence Email screencast to student in answer
to their questions – no lengthy email response and student can see and hear your response
Many uses of Jing…
Capture how to edit writing Model note taking Upload capture or screencast in Moodle,
Blackboard Demonstrate use of online catalog in
library Demonstrate use of online databases
Many uses of Jing…
Capture a shot from recorded video Model how to fill out a form Provide feedback to parents Pair with Google Earth, PowerPoint,
library software, databases, etc. Students can narrate personal stories
w/ photos
Many uses of Jing…
Differentiate instruction Assist ESL students through visuals and
audio Explain difficult concepts that need
visuals Create video of steps for safe science
lab use Create a walkthrough or tour using
laptop webcam as you narrate
Many uses of Jing…
Capture class brainstorming Student create video to explain the why
and how they did something Record a reoccurring computer problem
and send to tech support (my favorite!!) …and so many more! What’s your
idea?
Some things to consider
Where do you or your students store your captures/videos?
How do student access captures/videos?
And the toughest question: Do you display or hide the sun? (you can change in Preferences)
Questions/Comments????