Screencast and Screenshots
Screencast
A screen-cast is a recording of your computer screen. Everything you do on the screen is recorded.
Tips for Making a Screen-cast:
You will need a microphone and camera. Most laptops and Chromebooks have built in cameras/mics. Desktop machines will require a webcam and mic.
When recording, resize the recording area before you hit the Record button.
Keep the screen-cast short - 10 minutes or less. The end user is more likely to watch several short videos than one long one.
There are several free websites that are very easy to use. You can create your video, get the link or embed code for the video, then post to your Google Classroom, website or blog. You may also download the video or save it to your Google Drive.
Click HERE to get the Chrome Extension and instructions
BPS has the Full Feature subscription
Loom is an easy Chrome extension to record Screencasts - instructional videos, etc.
Screenshots
Windows 7 has built in tools for capturing screenshots.
Hit the Prt Scr button on your keyboard, it will copy your screen to the Clipboard.
Paste to Paint, Word, etc.
Snipping Tool
MS Paint
Chrome Extension that lets you take a snapshot of your web screen, mark it up, and save or send it!
