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Instructions
Instructions
1. Read “Teachers Too Busy to Collaborate”
1. Read “Teachers Too Busy to Collaborate”
- Explore tools below.
- Assess apps using rubric
2. Reflect: How would you use these to facilitate authentic collaboration?
2. Reflect: How would you use these to facilitate authentic collaboration?
Tools to Explore
Tools to Explore
“When I started to design technology training for our district, I knew that to reach all the members of our school community, I would have to offer multiple delivery methods. Screencasting was a perfect solution for that as it affords teachers and students the chance to learn at their own pace.” – Dr. Roland Rios (@drrios), Fort Sam Houston ISD.
If you’re exploring flipped learning, the word “screencasting” is one you will hear often. As Dr. Rios points out, screencasting affords teachers and students the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Here are some commonly used screencasting tools:
Easy Screencasting Steps
Easy Screencasting Steps
- Develop an outline or map of where you want to go.
- Develop your presentation.
- Pick your recording tool.
- Screencast using shortcut keys.
- Publish/share your video.
Take some time to explore these tools and create your own screencasts.
1. Develop an outline or map of where you want to go
1. Develop an outline or map of where you want to go
2. Develop your presentation
2. Develop your presentation
3. Pick your recording tool
3. Pick your recording tool
4. Screencast using shortcut keys
4. Screencast using shortcut keys
5. Publish/share your video
5. Publish/share your video
"Screencasting tools are a popular option for use in schools. At their most basic they allow you to record a video of what is on your computer screen, along with your voice, and depending on the program perhaps your webcam as well. Some may go further to provide you with annotation tools to write on or highlight portions of the screen while recording. " -Eric Curts, Seven Super Screencasting Ideas for Schools
This listing includes browser friendly tools, as well as those you can use on your computer
This listing includes browser friendly tools, as well as those you can use on your computer
Free Tools
Free Tools
- Apowersoft Free Online Recorder (Free for limited use)
- CaptureCast (Free unlimited) in Chrome browser- RECOMMENDED
- Ezvid for Windows (Free unlimited) - Tutorial - RECOMMENDED
- Nimbus Screencast (Free unlimited) in Chrome browser
- Screencast-o-matic (Free 15 min recording or $18 for pro version annually)
- Screencastify (Free with watermark and 10 min limit or $20 unlimited sans watermark) in Chrome browser
- TinyTake for Windows (Free unlimited)
Purchase Required
Purchase Required
- SnagIt ($29.95) for Mac or Windows
- Camtasia Studio ($179.90) if you need higher end video capture and editing on Mac or Windows.
Assess ONE of the Tools
Assess ONE of the Tools
Share Your Reflections
Share Your Reflections
Use the Padlet shown left to share your reflections regarding the tool. Be sure to include:
- Your Group's Name
- The tool reviewed
- Your response to the question, "How would you use this tool to facilitate authentic collaboration?"
- A link to the rubric
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