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Slides for a Wimba online blended learning course. Part of the series FATES: Free Alternatives to Expensive Software.
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Welcome
Welcome to: Screencasting for BeginnersPlease set up your audio:
1. Click options
2. Then click Audio Filters
3. Then click Audio Gain Control to turn it off
Then perform an audio check:1. Raise your hand to be added to the queue
2. When your name is called, click and hold the TALK button to talk
3. Click the checkmark button when the audio check is complete
IntroductionsHello, I am:
Julie Zamostny – Facilitator & ProducerWestern Maryland Regional LibraryStaff Development [email protected]
HousekeepingReminders
• Turn off email, phones, instant messaging tools and clear other distractions
away from your training area
• Participate and prepare to be called on by name
• Raise your hand if you have an immediate question or comment
• Be patient waiting for a response to your chat messages
• If you need to leave this webinar early, please send the producer a chat
message and click the exit button to return to the lobby.
Learning objectivesLearning Objectives
1. Compare and contrast screencasting to traditional methods instruction in
order to explain when screencasting may or may not be an appropriate
educational tool.
2. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of Screencast-O-Matic in order to
describe when it would or would not be an appropriate choice
3. Compare and contrast 2 screencasts in order to identify qualities of an effective online asynchronous presentation.
4. List the 6 steps of creating a Screencast-O-Matic screencast in order from start to finish.
Review of Wimba Tools
Whiteboard tools Polling and talking tools
Review of Wimba Tools
Chat tools
Poll the audiencePoll
If you have created a screencast please click the check button
If you have NOT created a screencast please click the X button
Screencasting questionsWhat interests you about
Screencasting or Screencast-O-Matic?Type your thoughts into the chat box
What is a screencast?Raise your hand to share your thoughts about what screencasts are.
What is a screencast
Screencast definitionsAccording to…
“A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration.
“A screencast is a digital movie in which the setting is partly or wholly a computer screen, and in which audio narration describes the on-screen action.”
When to create a screencastWhen would you create a screencast?
Use the to claim your space, then the type your thoughts
When not to create a screencastWhen would you NOT create a screencast?
Use the to claim your space, then the type your thoughts
Homework assignment #1Screencast #1
Use the to raise your hand so you can talk about your answers
1. Correctness & Appropriateness of Content
2. Timing & Pacing of the content
3. Completeness & Organization of Material
4. Effective Use of Technology
Homework assignment #2
Screencast #2Use the to raise your hand so you can talk about your answers
1. Correctness & Appropriateness of Content
2. Timing & Pacing of the content
3. Completeness & Organization of Material
4. Effective Use of Technology
Review of first halfLet’s Review
Use the to claim your space, then the to type your initials next to the question you want to answer.
1. Define a screencast
2. List an example of when you would use a screencast
3. List an example of when you would not use a screencast
4. List one lesson learned from watching example screencast: Summer Reading Club
5. List one lesson learned from watching example screencast: New Interface for Catalog
5 Minute Break5 Minute Break
Please come back after 5 minutes.
When we return we’ll be covering what you need to know in order to do the homework for Screencasting part 2!
SOM Quick Facts
Cost: FREE
Internet dependent
Audio recording enabled
A lot of frills for free software
15 minute limit
Various options to save
Get timely software updates
PC and Mac compatible
Ability to set privacy setting
Show/hide mouse movements
Create chapters
Quick Facts
SOM Computer Requirements
The headset with microphone
Java applet (requires Java 1.5)
Windows (XP/Vista/7) / IE 7.0+Windows (XP/Vista/7) / Firefox 3.0+
MAC OS X / Safari 3.2+MAC OS X / Firefox 3.0+
Ubuntu 8 (32bit) / Firefox 3.0+
Computer Requirements
6 Steps to Cast a ScreenCreating Your Screencasts
Navigate Sign up Record Preview Save Share
Navigate and Sign UpNavigate & Sign Up
www.screencast-o-matic.com
Record your ScreencastRecord Your Screencast
Preview & SavePreview & Save
ShareShare!
Review of second halfLet’s Review
1. List the 6 steps it takes to create a screencast
2. Explain the purpose of the that appears when you record a screencast
3. List the 3 saving options and one benefit for choosing each one
Use the to claim your space, then the to type your initials next to the question you want to answer.
Homework AssignmentHomework Assignment
1. Choose a topic on which you’ll create a screencast
2. Create a 3-5 minute screencast, with audio narration on your topic
3. Send the link to your screencast to Julie by Sept. 14th
4. Peer evaluate 1 screencast that Julie emails to you & bring your evaluation to
Sept. 21st class for part 2!
Screencasting questionsWhat questions do you have?
Chat your questions OR raise your hand to share