Screencasting-+Adam+Ehrhart

=Screencasting- Adam Ehrhart=

What is screencasting?
A **screencast** is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a //video screen capture//, often containing audio narration. The term //screencast// compares with the related term //screenshot//; whereas screenshot is a picture of a computer screen, a screencast is essentially a movie of the changes over time that a user sees on a computer screen, enhanced with audio narration. ([])

How can I take a screenshot?
To save a picture of your entire screen: **Command + Shift + 3** To save a picture of an area of your screen: **Command + Shift + 4**
 * Mac:**

To save a picture of your entire screen, use the the **Print Screen** button. To save a picture of one window: **Alt + Print Screen**
 * Windows:**
 * For more information, click [|here.]

How can I record my screen? (without screencasting software)
Open Quicktime and click "**File**" then "**New screen recording**."
 * Mac:**
 * for more information, click [|here.]

I am unaware of how this can be done without additional software on a PC.
 * Windows:**

What are some screencasting tools?
[|www.screencastomatic.com] Just click to start recording. Creating an account is not necessary to create and download your own screencast. [|www.screenr.com] Another free, online tool. No account necessary, or sign in with Facebook. Has more features, but is more complex than screencast-o-matic. [|www.ezvid.com] Free screen recording software for PC computers. This is a program that is hosted on your computer, not a web tool.

[|Web 2.0 Tools for Screencasting]

 * If you are looking to create more advanced, professional screencasts, [|Camtasia] is a good program for about $100.

What is the role of screencasting in education?
...for teachers? ...for students? ...for instruction? ...for assessment?

Screencasting apps for iPad
[|Show Me] [|Replay Note] [|Replay Note 4 Kid] [|Explain Everything] [|Screen Chomp] [|Educreations]