Jing Screencast

I have already posted a post on using Jing to screen capture images (if you have not read it already, please refer to it). This post will be on using Jing to screencast videos. Have you ever needed to show someone how to do something and explaining how to do it just is not cutting it? Well, get excited, because I am about to make your life much easier.

Using the cursor or your hot key, create a box around the screen or desired area you would like to record. When the Jing box pops up, you would normally click on "capture a video." At this point, there will be a count down to begin video. Sound can be recorded as well, if you do not plan to use the sound, just make sure you are quiet during the recording (I have not figured out if there is a way to turn the mic off). Once you have recorded what you wanted, click the stop button (square button) and this will stop your recording. You will then save the document and share it however you choose.

I was a little intimidated at first but making my recording was much easier than I could have imagined. I actually enjoyed making the video. I can see myself using this tool for various school and personal reasons. Before using this tool, I never knew how people made videos like such.

To put this tool to use, I decided to create a video showing students how to use Wordle. Currently, I am teaching a unit on the Civil War and right now, we are discussing Abraham Lincoln. I want students to find something online about Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War and create a word cloud. In order for students to learn how to use the tool, I plan to send home a word document with instructions and the URL to my video. This video will help students and parents learn how to use Wordle. Click here to view my video.

To help guide you along your journey in learning how to use Jing for screencast videos, please refer to these questions.

1.  How do you determine and control the recording area of your screen capture?

As stated above, the image you originally select with your cursor will be the area of your screen  capture video. 

2. What are the options for saving a screen capture?

 
You may save a screen capture on your computer or laptop as well as screencast it in order to have a  URL link.

3. Where is the screen capture on your computer and how do you retrieve it? i.e. what is the address to it on your local machine?

Depending on where you save your screen capture is dependent on where you will find it. You determine where and how you save it. When you retrieve it, click on it and it will open up the video using Prezi.

4. How do you push it to the internet? and share it with others?

To share your video online, go to your Jing history and open up the video. Click share via screencast and a URL will paste to your cursor where you can then share your video wherever you may like.

5. What file type is a Jing screencast movie?

swf

6. The Jing 'Sun'  has 3 prongs. What does each prong do?

 
The prong closest to the top of the screen is the button used to capture the image on your screen. The middle button is the history button and the bottom button allows you to change preferences.

When using this tool, you will use the ISTE NETS-T 1 and 2. By designing and requiring students to learn and use this tool, students are able to use their own creativity to pursue their curiosity. Students will be engaged when learning real-world issues