Screencasting for educatorsA Basic Introduction

What is a Screencast? Screenshot: a still copy of a computer

screen Screencast: an animated recording (with

or without narration) of a computer or tablet screen

Developed for targeted purposes Often incorporates other technology

tools

Who is Screencasting? Distance educators YouTubers Self-publishers Students Classroom teachers!

How are screencasts used?

Teachers Explain difficult

concepts Review materials Make up work for

absent students To “clone”

yourself

Students Peer teaching Proof of

understanding Alternative

assessment Reduce anxiety of

presenting

More Screencast ideas:(Teachers) Mini lessons Getting started sessions Introduction to a new unit Examples for parents Student feedback Remedial instruction Review for tests

More ideas for students: Summarizing content Collaboration with others in and out of

classes Peer teaching- step by step instructions Multi-media responses Digital Storytelling

Let’s learn how! To create a video: http://

www.screencast-o-matic.com/channels/cXhI3EVTh

To upload to YouTube:http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

channels/cXhI3EVTh#details-play-cXQuFwZpj

Steps to Creation:1. Decide on a purpose2. Prepare your stage3. Break it up into smaller parts if needed4. Practice your narration5. Remember you can pause or even start

over if you mess up!

My most common use: Teaching my online students how to

complete an assignment or task:https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=CRKsIb0elL0

That’s It! Now it’s time to create your own

Screencast! Click on the Homework link above Have fun SCREENCASTING!