Screencasts

The two screencast applications that I have used are Jing and Smarttools. I find both of them relatively easy to use. However, I would like the Smarttools program better if recorded the mouse position when it records so that others can see it during playback. I can see how using these screencast applications can really be beneficial to a MS or HS teacher that teaches the same class/level more than once. These programs would allow him/her to record their first delivery of instruction and then simply play it back for the next class(es) or for students that were absent and need the instruction. Screencasts can also be used as computer tutorials to help explain how to use program features and/or answer questions that you anticipate will come up frequently. With the onset of the H1N1 virus it is possible that some schools may need to close down for a few days. Teachers could communicate with their students via the internet and embed screen casts of their instruction. Thus it can be used for distance learning. Play the YouTube video to learn more about how Jing and how its features may help you.