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Caroline Conlon, eLearning Design CoordinatorFaculty Development & Instructional Design Center
Screencastingin the Cloud
Workshop Objectives
• Define Screencasting• Define “in the cloud”• Explore variety of applications for screencasts in
higher education• Understand technical requirements for recording,
publishing, storing, and sharing• Understand and implement “best practices” into
your recordings• Record and share!
Screencasting Definitions
Screencasting Definitions
1. “A screencast is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration...”
2. “…videos that record the actions that take place on the computer screen, most often including a narrative audio track, in order to demonstrate various computer-related tasks, such as how to use a software program or navigate to a certain Web site…”
1. screencast. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screencast
2. Kroski, A. (2009). That's infotainment!: how to create your own screencasts. School Library Journal, Retrieved from http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6632973.html
Uses of Screencasts• Guided website tours
• Guided software /database training
• Providing feedback to students
• Student created
• Lesson starters or extensions
Other Uses?
Uses for Screencasts
Uses for Screencasts
Benefits of ScreencastsEase of use Several applications are free Can be as simple as pressing the “record” button Does not have to take any production time
Ease of sharing Stored in the cloud Embed into Blackboard (no effect on course quota) Link emailed
Ease of viewingWatch when convenientWatch as often as neededPlayer controls
Benefits of ScreencastsOther Benefits?
“Cloud” Computing Definitions
1. “…a technology that uses the internet and central remote servers to maintain data and applications. Cloud computing allows consumers and businesses to use applications without installation and access their personal files at any computer with internet access…”
1. Cloud computing. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/Cloud_Computing
2. “…the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product…”
2. Cloud computing. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing
Screencasting + The Cloud
Equates to:The ability to create a screencast from an
application that does not require a downloadApplications are freeApplications have little learning curveEnd product (i.e. recording) is stored remotelyEnd product is typically viewable to anyoneGeared toward short, focused tutorialsNo user interactivity
Screencasting + The Cloud
Two well-known applications
Screencasting + The Cloud
Two well-known applications
http://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cXhbbqb9C
Screencasting + The Cloud
Features Screenr SOM Jing
Record time 5 minutes 15 minutes 5 minutes
File format mp4 mp4, avi, flv swfEditable No Yes (pro version) Yes (pro version)
Captionable No Yes (pro version) No
Highlighted cursor No Yes No
Watermark Yes Yes Yes
Openly Searchable Yes* No No
High Definition Yes Yes Yes
Unique Feature(s) Integrated w/Twitter &
Pro version $12/year
Pro version$14/year (also
integrates w/FB&T
Technical Stuff
What you will need to record, publish, & store:USB headset (approximately $30)Latest version of Java Plug-in w/preferred browserHigh-speed Internet connectionAccount w/Screenr or SOM (or Google, Twitter, Facebook,
YouTube, Yahoo for Screenr)
What you will need to share Embed code URL If hosting on YouTube, integrates w/ Blackboard via Mashup
Best Practices Clean up your browser and close applications before
recording If recording more than one screencast, try to be
consistent with dimensions and settings Don’t record full screen Write a script Avoid “umms” and “ahhs” (hard without script!) Test your microphone / audio settings Speak slowly and enunciate USB microphones will provide the best audio for
playback
Let’s Go!1. Go to www.screenr.com2. Log in to Screenr using your guest username and passwords, selecting the
Google option3. Choose your script or topic:
• Guided Blackboard course tour (no script)• Instructional video I – how to change your desktop background• Instructional video II – how to reply to a Blackboard discussion board
thread• Topic of your choice
4. Review script and corresponding actions or practice your own tutorial5. Test your microphone and adjust audio 6. Do a “testing 1, 2, 3” recording to be sure audio sounds good7. Record! If you get stuck, you can pause or delete. Once you delete, you
must start over.8. STOP - we will go through the publishing and sharing process together
Evaluation
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