This document discusses various methods for screen capturing on computers, including the Print Screen button, Snag It software, ActivInspire camera tool, Screen Jelly, ActivStudio Flipchart Recorder, Windows Movie Maker, and Camtasia. It provides details on what each method can be used for, such as capturing screenshots, videos, or interactive portions of websites. Requirements and limitations of each option are also outlined, such as only being available on certain machines or having time limits for video recording. Contact information is provided at the end for questions.

1. Capturing the Moment Methods for Screen Capturing Christopher Bugaj As completed by the participants in the workshop on 5/27/2010

2. Prnt Scrn(Alt + Prnt Scrn) What would we use this for? Put pictures into PowerPoint Picture of a primary source (e.g., Constitution) Give directions (step-by-step illustration) Document student work on websites Online quizzes (question by question) Alt + Prnt Screen captures the active window To save notes for an absent student (hard copy) A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 23: Wiggle, Push, Paste

3. Snag It (TechSmith) Screen Capturing Software Only on Teacher Utility Machines Can create Windows icons Capture a scrolling window Built in picture editor so you can draw on a picture Saved in a variety of formats Same as Prnt Scrn, but not available at home (unless you purchase it)

4. ActivInspireCamera Tool Main Menu > Camera Tool On every computer at school Print screen more universal Can get ActiveInspire for home Creating different flipcharts by cropping, painting More options than just rectangular capture Print screen available everywhere whereas camera tool only available on computers with Promethean Software

5. Screen Jelly / Screen Toaster(www.screenjelly.com) Capturing video (up to three minutes) Capturing video (up to three minutes) Need to register Have access anywhere with a high speed Internet connection Created a unique URL for each video that you can share with anyone Cannot export the video (can’t save it as as a file and manipulate it). Share via e-mail A.T.TIPSCAST Episode 43: Listener Feedback For Real, Part 2

7. Can export video as .avi files

8. Need a mic to record sound (check to make sure sound recording is checked in the settings).

9. Windows Movie Maker Video Editing Software All Windows XP computers Free What would we use this for? Edit videos Import a video created from the FlipChart Recorder.

10. Camtasia Video Capturing Software One License Per School Captioning Options TechSmith Website has good uses for Screen Capturing in Education (www.techsmith.com) Need a mic to record sound (check to make sure sound recording is checked in the settings). What would we use this for? Creating tutorials Capturing video off the web (copyright restrictions still apply)

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