The document discusses using screencasting technology to create student-produced math tutorial videos called "mathcasts" to help engage students struggling with mathematics. It provides information on different screencasting software and apps that students can use on computers, tablets, and mobile devices to record audio and video explanations of math concepts. The goal is to develop an online library of these student-created mathcast videos to help their peers learn foundational math skills.

1. TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGY DAY 2014
Students as Teachers: Screencasting
for Learning Foundational Mathematics
Carol Carruthers
Ewan Gibson
February 24, 2014

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

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

4. HOW TO WRITE ON A WINDOWS BASED TABLET
 Windows Journal http://windows.microsoft.com/enca/windows7/create-and-personalize-handwritten-notes-using-windowsjournal
 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/enus/windows7/using-the-writing-pad-and-touch-keyboard-in-tablet-pc-inputpanel
 Math Input Panel
http://windows.microsoft.com/enus/windows7/use-math-input-panel-to-write-and-correct-math-equations

5. 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/interactivelearning-software/

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. CONNECTING COLLEGE TO CAREER (C^5):
Project Goal:
3
 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”

10. C^5 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

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

12. CURRENT METHOD - SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/
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)

13. IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES:
iOS Apps
Android Apps?
• Screenchomp (free)
• None available the do not
• ShowMe (free)
• Doodlecast Pro (free)
• Educreations ($4.99)
require “rooting” the device
• Non-rooting apps to come:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/
110558071969009568835/p
• Teach (free)
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14. IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES CONTD.
A video describing other mirroring and screencapture options
with iOS, Mac, and Android devices:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtnFnIbQG9g&feature=youtu.be
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

15. 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-appfor-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

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

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

18. 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/