Screencasting enables teachers to capture the action of their computer screen through video while providing narration. Screencasting also allows teachers to communicate with more clarity than with written words alone. But most importantly teachers can use screencasting to provide students and parents with online tutorials, record lessons and even provide students and parents with audio and visual feedback (Burns, 2014). Through my investigation of screen casting, I took a close look at the software Jing. This free tool easily allows professionals not only to capture video but also allows users to capture images of their screen as well. I really like this feature because the program also allows users to easily annotate screen shots with things such as arrows and text. Jing has also incorporated ways for users to easily upload their screencasts to a variety of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Not only is screencasting a great way for teachers to create a flipped classroom but students themselves could also use it. Students could use this user-friendly technology to narrate and present a presentation to their teacher(s) or peers. It can be very hard to carve out large blocks of time to have students present their projects. This is one way that this problem can be solved. Students who understand a concept could also create a screencast to help their peers understand a certain concept (Burns, 2014). I can see myself using this strategy in my classroom because many of my students learn better from their peers. This strategy can also be used as an extension activity but also serves as multiple means of differentiation.
Finally, screencasting would be a great way provide professional development. Many teachers forget what they learn and see in a meeting and will not remember when they go off on their own. Creating tutorials is a great way to help take the guessing out of technology and provides a pathway for teachers to follow, especially the teachers who struggle with technology integration. Not to mention that these videos can be saved and reviewed at a later date.
Burns, M. (2014, February 12). Common Core in Action: Screencasting in the Fourth Grade Math Classroom. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
Not only is screencasting a great way for teachers to create a flipped classroom but students themselves could also use it. Students could use this user-friendly technology to narrate and present a presentation to their teacher(s) or peers. It can be very hard to carve out large blocks of time to have students present their projects. This is one way that this problem can be solved. Students who understand a concept could also create a screencast to help their peers understand a certain concept (Burns, 2014). I can see myself using this strategy in my classroom because many of my students learn better from their peers. This strategy can also be used as an extension activity but also serves as multiple means of differentiation.
Finally, screencasting would be a great way provide professional development. Many teachers forget what they learn and see in a meeting and will not remember when they go off on their own. Creating tutorials is a great way to help take the guessing out of technology and provides a pathway for teachers to follow, especially the teachers who struggle with technology integration. Not to mention that these videos can be saved and reviewed at a later date.
Burns, M. (2014, February 12). Common Core in Action: Screencasting in the Fourth Grade Math Classroom. Retrieved October 28, 2014.