The document discusses leveraging technology and screencasting to enhance the learning of foundational mathematics at Seneca College, addressing challenges faced by students in engaging with the subject. It highlights the development of a categorized library of student-created mathematics videos, supported by the college and industry partners, to facilitate peer learning. Various tools and methods for creating screencasts are reviewed, along with their advantages and disadvantages.

1. ISTE 2013
Students as Teachers: Screencasting
for Learning Foundational Mathematics
Carol Carruthers
Ewan Gibson
June 25, 2013

2. SENECA COLLEGE
 largest community
college in Ontario
 eight campuses in
Greater Toronto Area
 approx 100,000 full
and part time
students
http://www.senecacollege.ca/about/index.html

3. PROGRAM
 Providing a strong foundation in mathematics,
science, technology and communication
http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/AST.html

4. Problem:
Some students do not like to learn mathematics.
Solution:
Collaborative/interactive/learner-directed use
of technology can re-engage students.
PROBLEM/POTENTIAL SOLUTION

5. COMPARISON OF PEN-INPUT WINDOWS DEVICES
 Comparison chart:
http://mobileoffice.about.com/b/2013/02/19/all-the-stylus-enabled-windows-
8-and-rt-tablet-pcs-compared-side-by-side-in-one-handy-chart.htm
 Multiple reviews:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MobileTechReview
 Wacom tablets:
http://www.wacom.com/static/oops.htm?aspxerrorpath=/en/products/pen-
tablets

6. HOW TO WRITE ON A WINDOWS BASED TABLET
 Windows Journal http://windows.microsoft.com/en-
ca/windows7/create-and-personalize-handwritten-notes-using-windows-
journal
 Microsoft Word>Review>Start inking
https://www.eng.vt.edu/sites/default/files/pageattachments/Inking+in+Office.
pdf
 OneNote http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/onenote/
 Tablet PC Input Panel http://windows.microsoft.com/en-
us/windows7/using-the-writing-pad-and-touch-keyboard-in-tablet-pc-input-
panel
 Math Input Panel http://windows.microsoft.com/en-
us/windows7/use-math-input-panel-to-write-and-correct-math-equations

7. HANDWRITTEN /SHARED/ SOCIAL POSTING:
 draw.to - Draw something and share it
http://draw.to/new
 Scribblar – Collaborate instantly
http://www.scribblar.com/
 DyKnow Vision – Interactive learning software
http://www.dyknow.com/educational-software-products/interactive-
learning-software/

8. WHAT IS SCREENCASTING?
Two reviews:
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7012.pdf
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/digitalmedia/2005/
11/16/what-is-screencasting.html?page=1

9. WHY USE INSTRUCTOR SCREENCASTING?
In classroom mode:
 Student-directed learning
In flipped/mixed mode:
 Content is covered outside of class time
 Connection to instructor
The solution is to screencast!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvKu2T9Kovo

10. FLIPPED AND MIXED MODE LEARNING:
 Peer instruction (Eric Mazur)
http://mazur.harvard.edu/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_instruction
 Flip Classroom
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip_teaching
http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf
 Mixed mode
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blended_learning
http://connectedprincipals.com/archives/5131

11. INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPED SCREENCASTS:
CONS
 Time required to
produce
 Teaching style the
same (videos are
copies of lessons)
 Passive (not active)
learning
PROS
 Students choose
when/where/how
often learning occurs
 Capitalize on „out of
class time‟ learning
 Provides review for
exams/tests/quizzes
BIG IDEA - STUDENT DEVELOPED MATHCASTS!!

12. CONNECTING COLLEGE TO CAREER (C^3):
Project Goal:
 To develop a categorized library of mathematics
and application videos (AODA compliant)
produced by and for students
“This initiative has received funding through the Seneca
Pillar Sponsorship program and the generous support of
Johnson Insurance Inc.”
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13. C^3 FEATURES:
 All levels and disciplines of
mathematics
 Students, tutors, Learning
Centre staff, alumni, faculty,
industry professionals and
administration
 Application of fundamental
mathematics concepts used
in daily work situations
 Initiate connections and
stimulate discussion

14. SENECA MATHCAST SITE:
Learning mathematics from your
fellow students
http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/

15. A FIRST ATTEMPT – JING
Advantages:
 Free
 Multi-platform
 Extremely simple interface
Disadvantages:
 Output format (.swf) is limited
 Can‟t be edited, uploaded to YouTube
or viewed on mobile devices
http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html

16. A SECOND ATTEMPT - CAMSTUDIO
http://camstudio.org/ Advantages:
 Free, simple interface
 Creates video files (.avi)
 Edited in Windows Live movie
Maker, uploaded to YouTube,
viewed on a tablet/smartphone
Disadvantages:
 PC Only
 Length of set up time
 Inconsistent results

17. CURRENT METHOD - SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
Advantages:
 Free, multi-platform
 Extremely simple interface
 Save as a variety of file types,
edited in free software
 Browser-based version requires no
installation
Disadvantages:
 Adds a small watermark, yellow
circle to cursor (removable with
paid version $15)
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

18. IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES:
 A video describing use of non-windows based
devices:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtnFnIbQG9g&feature=youtu.be

19. SOFTWARE IN VIDEO
AirServer
http://www.airserver.com/
 Allows iOS devices (iPads, etc.) to share their screen
wirelessly to a PC or Mac
Droid@Screen
http://droid-at-screen.ribomation.com/
 Allows Android devices to share their screen with a
PC or Mac via USB
QuickTime Player
 Preinstalled on all Macs since 2008

20. INK APPS IN VIDEO
iOS
http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/handwriting-apps-for-ipad
 Paper
 Inkflow http://ipadapps4school.com/2013/01/17/inkflow-a-great-ipad-app-
for-visual-thinkers/
Android
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=pen+input+apps&c=apps
 SketchbookX
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsk.sketchbookhdexpress&hl=en
 Big Fat Canvas
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justinholmgren.sketchpad&hl=en

21. MOZILLA/SENECA POPCORN MAKER:
Enables anyone to
enhance/remix a video by:
 adding text comments,
popups, hyperlinks,
images
 pausing, looping,
skipping sections
 linking to Twitter feeds,
Google maps,
Wikipedia, etc.
https://popcorn.webmaker.org/

22. STUDENT VIDEO:
 A student using his technology
to develop a mathcast
 Samsung SGH-i717m with S-
note app and Samsung phone
stylus
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
p56FGmJdCyQ&feature=youtu.be

23. THANK YOU AND MORE INFORMATION:
 Email: carol.carruthers@senecacollege.ca
@mathtech (twitter)
ewan.gibson@senecacollege.ca
@ewan_gibson (twitter)
 Seneca Mathcasts
http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/

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