Screencast

Screencasts A screencast, also known as a video screen capture, is a digital recording of computer screen output. Screencasts include audio files that describe or enhance the information shown on the screen. Screencasts can be short specific tutorials – “how to's” using narrated screenshots, but can also be narrated powerpoint presentations or any type of presentation that is better shared using pictures and sound.

[|Introduction to Screencasts] Read a brief description of screencasting uses and software. Scroll down to see explanations and examples of web/project orientations and software demonstrations, concept screencasts, powerpoint screencasts and knowledge capture screencasts.

[|Web2tools] Scroll down the page to read a concise explanation of screencasting and to view some educational examples.

Screencast Primer is, as the name implies, a basic introduction to screencasts. You can watch a screencast about screencasts and also get information about available software and places to post your screencasts.

[|7 Things to Know About Screencasting] This short article describes screencasting and its some of its educational uses.

[|Camtasia] is described by many as the "Cadillac" of screencasting software and has many tools that and allow users to create screencasts that look very professional. The program also includes extensive support for users through help screens and online turtorials which are in the form of screencasts, of course! Camtasia costs around $189 at Creation Engine or $179 at CDWG for one user license; you can download a free 30 day trial version from the website.


 * [[image:edcoeadmin:Jing_Image_II.jpg align="left" caption="Jing_Image_II.jpg"]]Jing** is a free screencast program. It doesn't have as many features as Camtasia, but is easier to use and provides online space to publish your screencast. [|Jing Home Page] to take a video tour and read aboout Jing on their blog page.

In the [|What Are Screencasts?] a teacher has created a brief demonstration about how to use Jing. The program he uses to demonstrate Jing is iShowU screencasting software ($20 download for Macs).

Many individuals and organizations have created useful screencasts. Below you will find links to sites that have screencasts that have already been made. Before you make your own screencast, consider exploring these sites or searching for other sites with screencasts that have been created by others. Maybe one will work for you...so you don't have to do the work!

[|Community Clips] from Microsoft Office Labs [|Teacher Tube] [|freescreencast.com]
 * Free Screencasts**

[|Atomic Learning]
 * Screencasts for a Fee**