Topic presentation for CEET Moodle Meet March 2012. Introduction to screencasting.

1. What is a Screencast? Why would I use one?

2. A screencast is a digital recording of a computer screen.
Screencasts can include mouse actions, browser changes,
video from other sources and audio files for narration and
background music.
What is a Screencast? Why would I use one?

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Saves repeating Instructions
‣ Students can be directed to watch recordings that cover course content
‣ Instructions can be available 24/7 online so students can review instructions when needed
‣ Easy to give online training classes

4. Provide tech support 24/7
‣ Find an answer when needed - avoid waiting for telephone call backs
‣ Makes it easier to answers such as “how do I make a comment” or explain a software application
‣ Focus on a specific problem

5. Students learn at their own pace
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‣ Design their own learning path
‣ Control the delivery of content - where, when and what
‣ Replay a lesson, rewind to one idea allowing students to watch as many times as they want to get full understanding

6. Students create their own presentations Eric Marcos and Mathtrain.com
‣ Reinforce learning by reviewing and explaining concepts
‣ Students learn to collaborate with other students on projects
‣ Students develop presentation and technology skills

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Support Flipped Classroom Model
‣ Teacher created screencasts delivery content and instruction for students to watch at home
‣ Students practice and explore in school with the classroom teacher
‣ Students have the opportunity for personal and specialized instruction
‣ Students are motivated and engaged with content and participation in class

8. Give life to online learning
‣ Can give visual and audio appeal when illustrating a lesson
‣ Will engage learners through participation with content
‣ Serve as an excellent tool for developing and practicing language skills

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Give Feedback
‣ Teacher created audio and visual comments can focus on areas that need adjustments
‣ Language learners can hear correct pronunciation and usage
‣ Common errors can be identified helping students understand their assignments

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Parents follow along with student progress
‣ Parents can see how a lesson is presented
‣ Find out how to support their student’s work and extend learning at home
‣ Learn how to comment and respond to student work

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Promote classroom projects
‣ Create dynamic presentations to tell people what students are learning
‣ Promote classroom/school projects and activities to the community
‣ Help students learn how to promote and market a product
‣ Use screencasts as samples of work for student eportfolios Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

12. this presentation was created by Lorna Costantini and Peggy George
for
CEET - Community of Expertise in Educational Technology
Moodle Meet March 2012
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.