Web 2.0 Content Creation Tools: A Quick Guide

Web 2.
0 Content Creation Tools: A Quick Guide
MOHAMED AMIN EMBI
Centre for Academic Advancement Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2012
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 1 JING 1 1
What is Jing?...................................................................................................................... Benefits of using Jing.......
Using Jing in education. 2 Get started with Jing.. 3 References. 8 CHAPTER 2 SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
What is Sreencast-O-Matic?......19 Advantages of Sreencast-O-Matic.....19 Benefits of using Sreencast-O-Matic ......210 11 Get started with Sreencast-O-Matic ....3 17 References......9
CHAPTER 3
CAMTASIA STUDIO
18 What is Camtasia Studio?..........1 18 Advantages of Camtasia Studio.........1 19 Potential impacts of instructional video on learning2 20 Get started with Camtasia Studio.....3 References......8 36
CHAPTER 4
GO!ANIMATE!
37 What is a Go!Animate?.1 Advantages of Go!Animate................ 37
Using Go!Animate in education......238 39 Get started with Go!Animate...3 50 References....14
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CHAPTER 5
EDUCREATIONS
What is Educreations?................1 51 Benefits of using Educreations..........1 51 Advantages of Educreations...........1 52 Get started with Educreations......3 53 References......8 60
CHAPTER 6
ISSUU
What is Issuu?.........1 61 Advantages of Issuu....1 61 Using Issuu in the classroom......2 62 Get started with Issuu............3 63 References......9 68 CHAPTER 7 MYEBOOK
What is MyEbook?.....................169 Advantages of MyEbook........1 69 Get started with MyEbook....2 70 References......8 76 CHAPTER 8 FLIPSNACK
What is a Flipsnack?.1 77 Benefits of using Flipsnack........177 Get started with Flipsnack...278 References......6 82
CHAPTER 9
GLOGSTER
83 What is Glogster?....90 83 Benefits of using Glogster....90 85 Ways of using Glogster..........................92 86 Get started with Glogster...93 98 References..
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CHAPTER 10 PRESENT.ME What is Present.me?................1 99 Benefits of using from Present.me.....1 99 Get started with Present.me........3 101 References......8 111
Chapter 1: Jing
Chapter 1
JING
WHAT IS JING? Jing is a cross-platform application that can be downloaded from
www.jingproject.com. It enables you to take static screen captures of your computer screen (called screenshots) as well as record short videos (less than 5 minutes) of onscreen action (called screencasts). You can then share your screen captures and screencasts instantly with others whether over the web, email, or even embedded in your online course shell. Jings companion site, www.screencast.com, makes sharing easy and fast. Once your screen capture or screencast is done, with a click of a button you can easily upload it to Screencast.com. Once the upload is done, Screencast.com then copies the URL to your uploaded screen capture or screencast to the clipboard of your computer, enabling you to then easily paste the URL into an email or your course management system to share with your students. Screencast.com, also, generates HTML embed code which enables you to embed your screencasts seamlessly into your online course management system. But if you do not wish to use Screencast.com to share your screen captures and screencasts, you can save your screen captures as PNG image files and your screencasts as SWF Flash video files and distribute as you see fit (Margarita & Dave 2010).
BENEFITS OF USING JING
According to Patrick et al. (2009), Jing is useful because: 1. It is free. 2. It is available for Windows and Mac. 3. Ability to upload images and videos to screencast.com with a simple click of a mouse is something that none of its competitors currently offer.
Chapter 1: Jing
USING JING IN EDUCATION
Elizabeth (2010) suggests some quick ideas using Jing in education as follows: 1. Create training videos for quick and easy access for students, or even yourself for refreshers. 2. Have your students record themselves solving math problems and then post on your classroom blog! 3. Have your students record their presentations 4. Have your students record themselves researching and presenting their findings 5. Dont stick to the norm! Have your students get creative create a timeline of an explorers life and then present it via Jing!
Chapter 1: Jing
GET STARTED WITH JING
STEP 1
Go to http://www.techsmith.com/jing/
STEP 2
Start installing Jing
STEP 2
Downloading/Installing Jing
Click Download Free Version of Jing.
Next, click Download for Windows if you are using Windows.
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Jing_setup.exe will appear. Click Save File to save the setup file in your computer. After you have completed saving, run the setup and start installing.
At the end of the installing process, you need to sign up online.
STEP 3
Finding and Launching Jing
After the installation and sign up is completed, the Jing sun will appear at your desktop screen.
When you move the cursor over the sun, three options will emerge. The most useful one is Capture.
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STEP 4
Taking a Capture
Click Capture.
The highlighted bright area is the part that will be captured. Let go when you have got the area you have selected.
You will see that your screen will go darker as you move the area around the screen.
Click and drag to select a portion of your screen.
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STEP 5
Capturing an Image
Click the image button.
You can use the image tools to annotate your capture. The image will look like this.
The Date/Time stamp is the default filename. Click the save button to save it manually.
An example of an annotation using the image tools.
If you click the share via Screencast.com button, your image or video will be uploaded to your Jing folder on Screencast.com. You can paste the link into your email, document or online conversation.
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STEP 6
Recording Videos
Click capture and highlight the area you want to record as a video.
Click the video button.
Make sure your microphone is connected and that it is not muted.
A 3 second countdown will appear, and your screen will be recorded. You can perform any actions you would like to show while narrating along.
Click stop when you are done.
There is a five minutes time limit.
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Click here to play.
Your capture will show up in preview window. Preview it, then share it.
REFERENCES
Elizabeth.
2010.
How
to
use
Jing
in
your
classroom. [5
http://blog.simplek12.com/education/how-to-use-jing-in-your-classroom/ April 2011]
Margarita
Bianco
&
Dave
McCollom.
2010.
Jazzed
about
Jing.
http://edublog.techsmith.com/2010/06/jazzed-about-jing.html [5 April 2011]
Patrick, R.L., David, T., Anna, T. & Brian,Y. 2009. The CU online Handbook. Teach differently: Create and collaborate.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/52503228/19/Jing [5 April 2011]
Chapter 2: Screencast-O-Matic
Chapter 2
SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
WHAT IS SCREENCAST-O-MATIC?
Screencast-o-matic.com is a site that allows users to create recordings of their screen activity and audio using a Java-based applet. The application runs in a browser window and is cross-platform compatible. Java 1.5 or higher is required to use the site. The application has most of the features of similar desktop applications, allowing you to capture a portion of the screen (users can choose from 640x480, 800x600, 024x768 or full-screen). In practice, the application worked seamlessly with Internet Explorer and Firefox 2.0. The site is also compatible with Safari 2.04 and Opera 9.
Source: http://www.appappeal.com/app/screencast-o-matic/
ADVANTAGES OF SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
Highlighted cursor and click indicators. Ease of use. Ability to add captions easily. Ability for creators to add notes and for viewers to add comments. No application to download.
Source:
http://ocio.osu.edu/elearning/toolbox/brief/screencast-o-matic/7-things-you-
should-know-about-screencast-o-matic/
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BENEFITS OF USING SCREENCAST-O-MATIC
The following are some benefits of Screencast-O-Matic: Very useful for demonstrating software use and other computer functions, presentation of lectures or short lessons, or providing rich feedback on students work. Screencast-o-matic videos can be created and viewed anytime and anywhere a user has an Internet connection and a browser. Students can view them at times that are convenient for them, so they work well in online and hybrid courses. Viewed and reviewed for reference by students, so they work well for presenting lessons or instructive demonstrations to any student. Screencasts create a more engaging environment for a student who is working online, giving a lecture or demonstration a more personal, face-toface feel.
Source:
http://ocio.osu.edu/elearning/toolbox/brief/screencast-o-matic/7-things-you-
should-know-about-screencast-o-matic/
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GET STARTED WITH SREENCAST-O-MATIC
STEP 1
Go to: http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/
STEP 2
Login/Register
Click login.
To login, insert your email and password. Fill in the required information. Then click the Login button. Click the Register button.
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STEP 3
Recording
At Screencast-OMatic home page, Click the Start Recording button.
Allow the Java Applet to run the screen recorder.
This is how your screen recorder will look like. You can drag and resize this screen recorder. Click this button to start recording.
Click at this button to turn on your audio.
Choose the size of the video recorded.
Click this button to turn on the webcam.
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After you have finished the recoding, click the Done button.
STEP 4
Publishing the Screen Capture Video
This is how your video recorded will look like. You can choose to publish your recording in Screencast-OMatic, YouTube or save it as a video file.
Then, click Done with this recording.
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(a) Publish to Screencast-O-Matic
Wait for upload to complete.
Fill in the required information.
This is the URL of your video uploaded to SOM.
Then, click Upload to SOM.
Click at the URL given and you can view your video at SOM.
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(b) Publish to YouTube HD
You must click the Grant access button to allow the video to be uploaded in your YouTube account.
This is the URL of your video uploaded onto YouTube.
Then, click Upload to YouTube.
Click at the URL given and you can view your video at YouTube.
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(c) Publish to Video File
Choose the format of the video.
Insert notes into your video. (Optional) Fill in the required information.
Add caption onto your video.
Then, click Save Video.
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REFERENCES http://www.appappeal.com/app/screencast-o-matic/ [4 june 2012]
http://ocio.osu.edu/elearning/toolbox/brief/screencast-o-matic/7-things-you-shouldknow-about-screencast-o-matic/ [4 June 2012]
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Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio
Chapter 3
CAMTASIA STUDIO
WHAT IS CAMTASIA STUDIO?
Camtasia Studio is a video-based screen capturing software program. It is analogous to using a video camera to record your screen. However, unlike using a video camera, the software is installed on your computer, so your screen captures are directly recorded to a digital video format with higher quality audio. Camtasia can also be customized to capture the entire screen, a specific window, or user-defined region. Screen capture videos can be recorded with or without voice narration, and can be annotated after recording.
Source: http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/ATC/Collaboratory/HowTo/Camtasia/camintro.html
ADVANTAGES OF CAMTASIA STUDIO
The following are some advantages of Camtasia Studio:

A lot of presets and Output formats to choose from. No loss in video quality after rendering - Camtasia Studios rendering quality is lossless, which means you get the same output after rendering as you have previewed it before rendering the final output.
Easy editing - Offers easy editing capabilities in a timeline and storyboard view.
PowerPoint integration - Grab the Camtasia studios add-in for PowerPoint and the program can convert your entire ppt or pptx presentation into an AVI file.
Support for a whole lot of media formats - Camtasia Studio supports a good number of video, audio as well as image formats.
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Easy Import & Export - Allows you to quickly export the project as a zip file and send it to anyone. Your friend only needs to import the zip file into Camtasia Studio.
Batch Production - Use the Batch production option to render multiple screencasts parallel.
Multi Track Recording - allows you to record multiple clips one by one and combine them to produce a single output.
Source:
http://www.screencastingtips.org/advantages-of-camtasia-studio-over-free-
screencasting-software/80/
POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO ON LEARNING
Provides an interactive video syllabus to introduce students to the class. Invoke learners to use their visual and auditory senses to enhance learning Help learners understand complex concepts and procedures that are difficult to explain with simple text and graphics
By using visual and auditory messages, students can process the information quicker, which in turn, helps foster their learning acquisition of the material.
Convert tacit information or knowledge that may be too difficult to describe in text into an articulate, vivid description through the use of images.
Videos have visual appeal that can evoke emotional reactions from students that would help in increasing motivation
Source: http://cstl.semo.edu/institute/2007Summer/Camtasia/EngagingDNBeyondtheClassroo m.ppt
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GET STARTED WITH CAMTASIA STUDIO
STEP 1
Go to: http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html
STEP 2
Downloading & Installing Camtasia Studio
Click at the Free Trial button.
Insert your email address here to get the 30 days trial for using Camtasia.
Then, click at Start Windows Download or Start Mac Download.
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This window will be showed and you need to click Save File to start installing the Camtasia software.
Click the Next > button.
Click the Next > button again.
Mark at I accept the license agreement and click Next >.
Click Next >.
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Wait for Camtasia to finish the installed process.
Click the Finish button.
Click the Finish button again.
Now your Camtasia is successfully installed.
Camtasia shortcut icon will be installed on your desktop.
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STEP 3
Recording PowerPoint
Open Camtasia and go to Record PowerPoint.
Camtasias PowerPoint tools.
Open your Microsoft PowerPoint file and go to the Add-Ins tab.
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Program options.
Video and audio options. If you want to insert webcam, mark this box.
Then, click the OK button.
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To start recording the PowerPoint, click the Record button.
Then, go to Click to begin recording.
Click at the Stop Recording button after you have finished the recording.
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STEP 4
Recording the Screen
Use these settings to customize your screen recording and insert the camera and audio.
Click at Record the screen.
You can resize the area of the screen you want to record. To start the recording, click the rec button.
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To stop the recording, click at the Stop button.
Your recording will begin after the three counts.
Or you can click at this icon to open the screen recorder tools.
To save, delete, edit or produce the recording, use these buttons.
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STEP 5
Producing Your Recording
Mark at Produce your recording and click OK.
Choose Custom production settings.
Open your Camtasia studio and go to Produce video as under the Produce panel.
Choose your video format.
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Choose your video size and click the Next > button.
Insert your production name under output file and then click Finish button.
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Wait for the project to finish rendering.
Then, click Finish button.
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STEP 6
Editing your Recording
Drag your video recording in Video 1 timeline.
(a) Cut the recording
Click at this icon to cut the selected recording.
Drag this tool to select the area you want to edit or cut.
This is the area of the recoding you have selected.
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(b) Title Clip
Go to Title clips under the Add panel.
Then, click OK button.
Type your title clips here.
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Then, drag the title clip at video 1 timeline to insert it in the video.
(c) Transition
Open your Camtasia Studio and click Transitions under the Edit panel.
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Then, click Finished button.
Choose the transition you like. You can drag or insert the transition after Clip 1 or you can insert between all clips.
Drag the transition here.
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STEP 7
Finding your Documents
Go to My Documents.
Open Camtasia Studio folder.
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Find the Camtasia recording folder you have saved. All the files will be in this folder.
REFERENCES http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/ATC/Collaboratory/HowTo/Camtasia/camintro.html [6 June 2012]
http://www.screencastingtips.org/advantages-of-camtasia-studio-over-freescreencasting-software/80/ [6 June 2012]
http://cstl.semo.edu/institute/2007Summer/Camtasia/EngagingDNBeyondtheClassroo m.ppt [6 June 2012]
Chapter 4: Go!Animate
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Chapter 4
GO!ANIMATE
WHAT IS GO!ANIMATE? Go!Animate is an online platform where users are allowed to create animations without the needs of background in graphics. It is free for non-commercial use. Go!Animate offers two types of accounts; Go!Animate basic for beginners and Go!Animate Plus+ for those who like to go a little further with their animation. However for plus account, a small fee is required. Nevertheless, basic account is also provided with interesting and fun features for users who like to create simple animations. Each theme is equipped with backgrounds, characters and props that you can combine to make your animations. In addition, you can start from scratch, or you can use predesigned template characters to save time and effort.
Source: https://sites.google.com/site/pek110015goanimate/the-use-of-go-animate-ineducation/what-s-go-animate
ADVANTAGES OF GO!ANIMATE
According to Perez (2011), the following are the advantages of using Go!Animate: No download and installation is needed to use Go!Animate. The user can select the template, character features and add their own scripts to the animation. Creating a rich animation video is as simple as that. It acts as a storytelling platform to promote literary devices. Outlet for self-expression and creativity.
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USING GO!ANIMATE IN EDUCATION
The following are several usages of Go!Animate that can be implemented in education (Perez 2011): It offers an alternative approach for teaching and learning compared to traditional learning and teaching. It can be used as a tool to promote collaboration and exchange lessons learned among students and also educators. It acts as a tool to share researched information about specific topics. It promotes creativity not only of the students but also the educator to build interest in learning and teaching. Students can use Go!Animate to create presentations and reports instead of using the traditional ways of presenting. Users can upload and share their videos via Go!Animate to Facebook, digg, StumbleUpon, myspace, reddit, and del.icio.us for public viewing. It makes lessons more engaging and interesting to students.
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GET STARTED WITH GO!ANIMATE
STEP 1
Go to http:// www. Goanimate.com
STEP 2
Signup
Fill in the required information and read the terms of use.
Click Create my account. S
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Alternatively, users have the option to login using Facebook or Google account.
STEP 3
Learn to Animate
For Simple and quick text to word animation
Click on Get Started.
Users can select their own preferences.
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Click Next or scroll down. . .
Choose a template @ background for your animation.
Click Next.
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Choose characters for your animation.
Click Next.
Type in the dialog you want. Maximum characters are 180 for one dialog box. User can choose characters facial expression. Click on Preview.
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Users can preview their animation here.
STEP 4
Full Featured Animation
Click on Make a Video using any available template.
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* For this tutorial, stick figure template is used. Users can choose characters, background, insert music and sound effects plus special effects.
Users can see and arrange all the characters that are chosen.
Stage
Animation List
Timeline Scene
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STEP 5
Full Featured Interface
Users can choose from various free backgrounds templates.
Users can choose from various free characters.
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Click on the character to assign action to it.
Users can choose various types of action (e.g. running, walking or standing) and characters facial expression).
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Users can choose to use text-to-voice, mic recording or upload file for the character. Users can type in characters dialog. Users can choose the suitable sound from the list for the character.
Click Add Voice.
* However, it is limited to one characters action per scene.
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Users can customise characters appearance.
Users can choose effect on the character or for the scene
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Users can import sound and voice or use the available music, effects and voiceovers.
Users can use effect on the character or for the scene.
To add new scene, just click on Add Scene or click +.
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REFERENCES https://sites.google.com/site/pek110015goanimate/the-use-of-go-animate-ineducation/what-s-go-animate [10 September 2011]
http://htwww.goanimate.com. [10 September 2011]
http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/author/nsiddharth123. [10 September 2011]
http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/GoAnimate. [10 September 2011]
http://www.ehow.com/how_6644693_make-own-animations.html.[10 2011]
September
Perez, L 2011. Animation Technology to Support Cross-Curricular Writing (GoAnimate). http://cpsproflib.wikispaces.com/goanimate. [10 September 2011]
Chapter 5:Educreations
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Chapter 5
EDUCREATIONS
WHAT IS EDUCREATIONS?
Educreations is an online community of teachers and learners. It is a place where you can teach what you know, and learn what you do not. Educreations have the recordable whiteboard apps for the web and the iPad that make it simple to record and share video lessons about any topic that we want to teach. These lessons are hosted on educreations.com, and we can control who is able to view them. If you are a teacher, you have the option to create courses and add any of your lessons to each course. You can direct your students to enroll in your courses in order to view your lessons privately and engage in question and answer sessions about each lesson. Or you can share your lessons publicly and enable students from around the world to learn from your teaching!
Source: educreations-
http://support.educreations.com/knowledgebase/articles/53537-what-is-
BENEFITS FROM EDUCREATIONS
The following are some benefits of Educreations: Record and replay your voice, handwriting and drawings Add photos from the iPad camera, Photo Albums or Dropbox Animate images by dragging them around while recording Pause and resume recording anytime Create multiple whiteboard pages Undo and redo your actions Choose from 10 different ink colors
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Create a free account on educreations.com and choose who can view your lessons
Share your lessons via email, Facebook and Twitter Embed your lessons on your blog or website
Source: http://smarterlearning.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/using-educreations-app-todemonstrate-learning/
ADVANTAGES OF EDUCREATIONS
The following are some advantages of Educreations:
Gives students the options of re-watching instruction, pausing and rewinding instruction to create a deeper level of
understanding. (http://tabletsciencenotebook.blogspot.com/2012/04/educreati ons-interactive-whiteboard.html)
Teachers could use Educreation app to show students some key concepts or students could demonstrate their learning to produce a short video to help peers and share with the world through email, facebook and twitter. (http://smarterlearning.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/using-educreations-app-todemonstrate-learning/)
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GET STARTED WITH EDUCREATIONS
STEP 1
Go to: http://www.educreations.com/
STEP 2
Registering
Click at the Get Started button.
You need to sign up before you can use educreations. Fill in the required information here.
Then click Sign Up.
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After you are successfully signed up, this window will appear. Insert your school name here.
Click the Save button.
Then, your Dashboard will appear.
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STEP 3
Creating Courses & Lessons
Open your Dashboard.
Go to Create a Course.
Insert course name. Select your privacy setting, either Visible to All At My School or Visible to My Students.
Choose your subject area.
Mark here if you want to enable Q&A.
Then, click the Create button.
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This is your new course created.
If you have created any lessons in this course, click Add an Existing Lesson to create another lesson.
Or, you can click here to create a new lesson. Click the Record button to start recording the lesson.
You can choose the color of your pen.
Start your lesson using this whiteboard.
You can redo and undo the action.
Click this icon to insert the image.
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This is an example of your lesson recorded.
After you have finished the recording, click this button.
Click Save to save your recording.
Wait until it finish saving.
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Fill in the information of your lesson created.
Then, click Save button.
Now, your lesson is successfully created and listed here.
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STEP 4
Registering Students
Click at the Students button.
Go to your course created.
Click the Add button.
Copy this link and send to your students.
Then, click the Done button.
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REFERENCES http://support.educreations.com/knowledgebase/articles/53537-what-is-educreations[13 June 2012]
http://smarterlearning.wordpress.com/2012/03/05/using-educreations-app-todemonstrate-learning/ [14 June 2012]
http://tabletsciencenotebook.blogspot.com/2012/04/educreations-interactivewhiteboard.html [14 June 2012]
Chapter 6:Issuu
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Chapter 6
ISSUU
WHAT IS ISSUU?
Issuu is the leading digital publishing platform delivering exceptional reading experiences of magazines, catalogs, and newspapers. Millions of people have uploaded their best publications to create beautiful digital editions. All you have to do is upload your documents and you will be publishing in a minute. Or you can use Issuu to create a personal library of your personal favorites and subscribe to great publishers. Source: http://help.issuu.com/entries/310971-what-is-issuu ADVANTAGES OF ISSUU
According to Freddie Lore (2011), the following are some of the advantages of using ISSUU: Issuu is a FREE online publishing tool that allows you to create professionallooking ebooks, catalogs, magazines, journals, manuals, resource newspaper, presentations, corporate reports in an instant. Issuu has been widely used by thousands of companies and business organizations, NGOs and educational institutions. Issuu allows a poorly-formatted word document to be transformed into an exceptionally beautiful brochure or catalog.
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USING ISSUU IN THE CLASSROOM
Students can publish their own work; a book with their own stories, the class newspaper, presents their research.
Teachers could use it to publish whole units of work that can then be embedded in the class wiki.
Source: http://jacquisharp.blogspot.com/2009/01/issuu-create-your-own-magazine-orbook.html
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GET STARTED WITH ISSUU
STEP 1
Go to: http://issuu.com/
STEP 2
Create Account/Sign Up To use ISSUU, you need to create an account. Click Create account here.
Fill in the required information here.
Then, click Agree and continue.
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ISSUU will send an email to your registered email account.
Check your email inbox and click the link given to start joining ISSUU.
You will see this window.
Then click this button to verify your ISSUU account.
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STEP 3
Finding People
Choose your email application to find your friends.
Next, click the Find friends button.
STEP 4
Uploading Documents for Publishing
Click the Upload button. Choose your uploading file type.
Click the Browse button to browse your document.
Next, insert the required information here. Then, click the Upload file button.
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STEP 5
My Library
Go to My Library.
Use this sidebar to manage your published documents and share them with your friends.
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STEP 6
Searching & Reading
Type the keyword here.
Choose the document / book you want to read.
Click here to start viewing and reading this document/book.
You can write and share your comments about this document/book here.
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REFERENCES Erica Vautier. 2009. Issuu ebook for real estate.
http://issuu.com/ericavautier/docs/issuu__ebooks__for_real_estate [12 September 2011]
http://help.issuu.com/entries/310971-what-is-issuu [12 September 2011] Freddie Lore. 2011. Create Professional-looking Catalogs, Journal, Newspapers, Magazines, etc. Online http://www.rushlywritten.com/2011/05/create-professionallooking-catalogs.html [12 September 2011]
http://jacquisharp.blogspot.com/2009/01/issuu-create-your-own-magazine-orbook.html
Chapter 7: Myebook
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Chapter 7
MYEBOOK
WHAT IS MYEBOOK?
Myebook is designed to completely change the way that new books are published on the internet. It is an all-in-one solution for the publishing, creation and sharing of online books. It is built on top of a social networking application which has some valuable features. This means that it is one of the easiest ways to get your book out there and start spreading the word about it. Ebooks are much easier to publish than print books. Myebook has been designed to make it really easy for anyone to publish ebooks on the internet. It is possible to use the application to create as many books as you want for free. Myebook has a very nice and simple user interface which makes it really simple to publish. It is suitable for virtually any type of book, whether it is magazines, photo albums, brochures, comics, leaflets, manuals or childrens books.
Source: http://www.appappeal.com/app/myebook/
ADVANTAGES OF MYEBOOK
The following are some advantages of Myebook:

Create ebooks easily. Publish ebooks with a single click. Share your ebooks with an audience of millions. Create any type of e-book including manuals, leaflets, e-books and childrens books.
Source: http://www.appappeal.com/app/myebook/
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GET STARTED WITH MYEBOOK
STEP 1
Go to: http://www.myebook.com/
STEP 2
Sign up
Click Sign Up.
Now, you can login by inserting your email and password. Then click the Login button.
This message will appear one you have completed the registration.
Click the Register button.
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STEP 3
Updating Your Account
Click the Enter button at account setting.
Use these tab to update and manage your profile.
To change your password, go to the Change password tab.
Click Choose File to choose the image you want to upload from your computer. Then, click the Upload button.
To change the profile image, go to the Profile image tab.
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Creating Myebook
Click the Create myebook tab.
Then click the Upload >> button.
Then click save.
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Click the Browse button. Tick this box to confirm that you own the copyright of the material you have uploaded.
Then, click the upload button.
You need to wait for a few minutes for your uploaded pdf to be converted and published in the ebook library.
Now your ebook is ready. Click this button to view your uploaded ebook.
Click this button to publish your ebook to the public.
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This is how your ebook will look like.
STEP 5
Viewing your ebook
Click this button to view all the ebooks you have created.
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Click at the title of the ebook for viewing.
These are the ebooks you have created.
This is the details of your ebook.
Click at the ebook to view it.
Use the URL address and embed code to share with others.
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REFERENCES Source: http://www.appappeal.com/app/myebook/ [5 June 2012]
Chapter 8: Flipsnack
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FLIPSNACK
WHAT IS FLIPSNACK? Flipsnack is an online flipping book software that allows anyone to convert PDF documents into Flash page flip digital publications (www.flipsnack.com). The free version of Flipsnack allows anyone to embed document such us book, magazine, catalog, newspaper, portfolio into a website or blog (Richard Byrne. 2011). The flipping book also can be share on social networking websites such as on Facebook and Twitter. Premium version allows people an option to download document (Richard Byrne. 2011).
BENEFITS OF USING FLIPSNACK
According to Stephanie Miles (2011), the following are the benefits of using Flipsnack: Flipsnack flipbooks are free for users. People can use flipbooks to share any document/book online. Flipbooks are an excellent way for small retailers to show off products. Users can fix errors and re-publish their books whenever they want. It is easy to share, just grab the embed code from your newly published book and post it in a blog or website. Up to 25,000 people can view flipbook each day and we can make changes to our published flipbook at any time. All free Flipsnack flipbooks come with a watermark.
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STEP 1
Go to: http://www.flipsnack.com/
STEP 2
Sign In/Register
To Sign in or Register with Flipsnack, Click Sign in at the top right corner of the Flipsnack page.
If you have a Flipsnack account, you can sign-in as usual. If you do not have an account, click Register. You also can sign in using these applications.
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STEP 3
Adding Document
To add a document, click New flip.
Insert the document title.
You can add a document either from your computer or import from URL.
Then, browse or drag and drop your files here. Your document pages can be more than 500 pages in pdf format.
Next, wait for your document to finish uploading and converting.
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Once you are done uploading the document, you can edit your document information.
Then, click the Next button.
STEP 4
Choosing Template
You can choose four types of template for viewing your flipbook.
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STEP 5
Preview Setting
Select your color and style.
Select your preview setting.
Examples of your flipbook preview.
Then click the Finish button.
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STEP 6
Sharing Flipbooks
Click Copy to copy this link and email it to the person you wish to share. You also can share your flipbook using Facebook and Twitter.
REFERENCES Richard Byrne. 2011. Flip Snack - Add Page Turning Effects to Your PDFs. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/05/flip-snack-add-page-turning-effectsto.html [22 September 2011]
www.flipsnack.com [22 September 2011]
Stephanie
Miles
2011.
FlipSnack
Flipbooks
for
All. [22
http://www.appvita.com/2011/06/02/flipsnack-embedded-pdf-books-for-all/ September 2011]
Chapter 9: Glogster
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GLOGSTER
WHAT IS GLOGSTER?
A Glog is created using a very easy to understand, drag and drop interface that is relevant, enjoyable, and scalable for students of all ages and learning styles. A Glog is an interactive visual platform in which users create a poster or web page containing multimedia elements including: text, audio, video, images, graphics, drawings, and data (http://edu.glogster.com/what-is-glogster-edu/). Glogster EDU is the leading global education platform for the creative expression of knowledge and skills in the classroom and beyond. It empowers educators and students with the technology to create GLOGS - online multimedia posters - with text, photos, videos, graphics, sounds, drawings, data attachments and more.
BENEFITS OF USING GLOGSTER
The following are some benefits of using Glogster for teachers/lecturers and students:
For Teachers/Lecturers: 1. A creative, dynamic, and innovative digital outlet that captures learners excitement for online creations, keeps learners engaged in course content, and makes teaching and learning more fun. 2. A private and safe platform, monitored directly by teachers. Teachers control all the activities of their learners. 3. A valuable teaching tool that integrates diverse core subjects including math, science, history, art, photography, music and more for individual learner portfolios, unique alternative assessments, and differentiated instructional activities (http://edu.glogster.com/register/).
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For Students: 1. A fun, imaginative, and powerful learning experience which fosters independent creative self expression, positive learner-teacher relationships, and teamwork on collaborative class projects. 2. A vibrant, multi-sensory learning experience which integrates learners knowledge and skills into traditionally text-oriented subjects and motivates learners desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been less interested.
In additional, Glogster also provides the following benefits to teachers and learners: 1. A fun learning experience. 2. A new way to express creativity. 3. Private, secure, safe virtual classroom monitored by teachers. 4. Drives new interest levels around subjects that may have been seen as boring before. 5. Adds audiovisual aspects to traditionally text-oriented subjects. 6. Fosters teamwork and collaboration with classmates. 7. Increases drive to be independently creative. 8. Unlimited shelf life. 9. Improves student-teacher relationships by allowing both to explore Web 2.0 & learning concepts together. 10. Keeps teachers and students up-to-date with modern technology.
Source: http://edu.glogster.com/classroom-benefits/
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WAYS OF USING GLOGSTER
Glogster can be used in the following aducational context: 1. Glogster is a unique tool which teachers and students to create an online poster using hyperlinks to other websites, video, images, photographs, and sounds. 2. Glogster allows teachers to create thoughtful and creative assignments. 3. Teachers can assign students to research a country and make a traveling brochure. 4. Students can upload youtube videos of people speaking in their native tongue, upload popular/traditional music of the country, provide facts, travel information and popular destinations.
Source: http://flyylibrarian.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/using-glogster-in-education/
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GET STARTED WITH GLOGSTER
STEP 1
Go to: http://glogsteredu.edu.glogster.com/
STEP 2
Sign up/Register
STEP 2
Sign up/register with Glogster
Choose a premium account for more features.
Choose Basic Teacher to get a free account (limited 50 students account).
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Fill in the registration form.
Then, click SIGN UP. You need to check your email to start activating your Glogster account by clicking the link given.
STEP 3
Creating New Glogs
After you have log in, go to My dashboard page.
To start creating new Glogs, click here.
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Then, you will see this page. You can create your Glog using the Magnet Tool Box.
You can use the Magnet Tool Box to add or insert graphic, text, image, video, sound, data, to the wall of your poster.
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STEP 4
Changing Walls
Click WALL at your magnet tool. Select the wall you like. Then click USE IT.
Now, your wall will appear like this.
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STEP 5
Inserting/Adding Texts
You can choose bubbles, stickers or titles to insert text.
Click TEXT at your magnet tool. Select the text appearance you like.
Then, click USE IT.
Tools to edit the image.
Now, it is on your wall and you can edit the text and the appearance.
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Tool to edit the text.
You also can insert graphics using the same procedures.
STEP 6
Inserting Images
Click the Images tab.
You can insert image by uploading from your computer, or from the web by inserting the web address or you can grab image from a webcam snapshot. Click IMAGE to insert the image.
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To insert a frame for image, click the Frame tab.
Choose the frame you like. You can insert audio using the same procedures.
Then, click USE IT.
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STEP 7
Click the Video tab.
Inserting Videos
Click VIDEO to insert a video.
You also can insert videos from SchoolTube..
Uploaded video.
You can insert a video by uploading the video from your computer, or from the web by inserting the web address or you can grab from a webcam.
To insert the player for video, click players tab.
Choose the player you like.
Then, click USE IT.
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You can save or publish or preview your Glog.
NOW YOU HAVE CREATED A GLOG
Here are examples of Glogs created by others.
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STEP 8
Adding Students
At the My dashboard page click Add new students.
Or, you can add students by using an Excel document (by clicking Download File).
You can add students by inserting the number of students you want to add. Then click Add
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The imported file of the Excel tool will automatically appear. Tick Open with and click OK to start downloading the file.
Click Option to enable the macro.
Tick Enable the content and then click OK.
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Click the Login button.
Then click Import to start uploading your students to Glogster.
Insert your Nick and Password of your Glogster account. Then click Login.
Start creating your student account by inserting Nick, Gender and Password. First name, Last name and Grade (optional).
After clicking the import button, the status and first login link will automatically appear.
Here is the guide for the Status.
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You can Edit, Change Password and Delete your students account. Now you have 10 students imported into your Glogster account.
You can add more new students.
REFERENCES
Classroom benefits. http://edu.glogster.com/classroom-benefits/ [6 April 2011]
http://flyylibrarian.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/using-glogster-in-education/ [27 May 2011]
http://edu.glogster.com/register/ [6 April 2011]
What is Glogster Edu. http://edu.glogster.com/what-is-glogster-edu/ [6 April 2011]
Chapter 10: Present.me
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PRESENT.ME
WHAT IS PRESENT.ME?
Present.me is a web service that lets you create effective presentations through your PowerPoint files. What makes this site unique, is it lets you add a narrative to the presentation. Once you upload your PowerPoint, you can record a narrative through your webcam and microphone as if you were presenting the slideshow. The final presentation then appears with your webcam recording on the right and slides on the left. A filmstrip view of the slides is also given on the bottom of the presentation.
Source: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/05/presentme.html-
BENEFITS OF USING PRESENT.ME
The following are some benefits of Present.me: It is in the cloud - you do not have to install anything on your computer. All you need is a web browser and an internet connection. You only pay for what you use and you can access your information from anywhere. Easy to import - You can upload your files (Powerpoint, PDF, Excel, Word, Google Docs or Open Office) to Present.me and it will convert them to a format to record. Easy to record - Just present into your webcam clicking through your slides as you go. It is as easy as presenting in person. Easy to share - Once you are finished recorded, just press publish and you are ready to share. Whether it is on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, by email or embedded in your blog. Easy to edit - If you make a mistake just rewind a bit and go again.
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It is mobile - You can view Present.me on your iPad without installing any extra software. You will be able to view on your iPhone or Android phone using Present.me exclusive apps.
More than slides - With Present.me you can upload just your slides, add audio, add video, or just upload a video all with the same account, and all from the same place.
Analytics & Engagement In Present.me you will know who is watching your content, what they are watching, where they are watching from and for how long. This data gives you an essential insight into the effectiveness of your content, helping you pinpoint what your audience finds most relevant and which bits are being watched repeatedly.
Source: http://present.me/tour
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GET STARTED WITH PRESENT.ME
STEP 1
Go to: http://present.me/
STEP 2
Signing up/Login
Click Login at the top right corner of the Present.me page.
If you do not have an account, click here to register.
Or, you can sign in using your Facebook or Google account.
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Click the Sign up button at the free account.
Click Create my account.
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Open your email inbox. Present.me will sent to you this message. Click here to activate your account.
When you have successfully activated you account, click here.
To login, Insert your username/email and password. Then, click the Login button.
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STEP 3
Creating Presentations
Go to the Create tab.
Then, go to the Upload tab.
Choose type of your presentation you want to create.
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You can upload your content from your computer file, Google docs or from any URL.
After you have finished uploading, click the Record button.
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Click Allow to let your audio and video be recorded.
This is your video. This is your uploaded presentation.
Click this button to start recording.
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Click Previous or Next to change your slide.
Your recording will be begin recording after the count of five.
Click the Stop button to stop or pause your recording. You can edit your recording by clicking the Trim button after you have pressed the Stop button.
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Click OK to start trimming your recording.
After you have finished trimming your recording, you can continue recording by clicking the Record button again.
Or, you can directly click the End & Review button if you are done with your recording.
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This message will appear.
Click Optional details to insert the presentation information.
Fill in the information. Then, click the Publish button.
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STEP 4
Sharing Presentation
To download the presentation, you can click at the Download icon.
When you view your selected presentation, you will notice these tools.
Click at the embed icon and copy the embed code given and paste it into your blog or website.
To share the presentation to others, click the Share icon and insert the persons email address.
Then click at the Send button.
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REFERENCES http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/05/presentme.html- [18 June 2012]
http://present.me/tour [15 June 2012]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page CHAPTER 1 JING 1 1

What is Jing?...................................................................................................................... Benefits of using Jing.......

37 What is a Go!Animate?.1 Advantages of Go!Animate................ 37

Using Go!Animate in education......238 39 Get started with Go!Animate...3 50 References....14

BENEFITS OF USING JING

USING JING IN EDUCATION

GET STARTED WITH JING

Start installing Jing

Click Download Free Version of Jing.

Next, click Download for Windows if you are using Windows.

At the end of the installing process, you need to sign up online.

Finding and Launching Jing

Click and drag to select a portion of your screen.

Click the image button.

An example of an annotation using the image tools.

Click the video button.

Make sure your microphone is connected and that it is not muted.

Click stop when you are done.

There is a five minutes time limit.

Click here to play.

http://blog.simplek12.com/education/how-to-use-jing-in-your-classroom/ April 2011]

http://edublog.techsmith.com/2010/06/jazzed-about-jing.html [5 April 2011]

http://www.scribd.com/doc/52503228/19/Jing [5 April 2011]

BENEFITS OF USING SCREENCAST-O-MATIC

GET STARTED WITH SREENCAST-O-MATIC

At Screencast-OMatic home page, Click the Start Recording button.

Allow the Java Applet to run the screen recorder.

Click at this button to turn on your audio.

Choose the size of the video recorded.

Click this button to turn on the webcam.

Publishing the Screen Capture Video

Then, click Done with this recording.

(a) Publish to Screencast-O-Matic

Wait for upload to complete.

Fill in the required information.

This is the URL of your video uploaded to SOM.

Then, click Upload to SOM.

(b) Publish to YouTube HD

Fill in the required information.

This is the URL of your video uploaded onto YouTube.

Then, click Upload to YouTube.

(c) Publish to Video File

Choose the format of the video.

Add caption onto your video.

Then, click Save Video.

REFERENCES http://www.appappeal.com/app/screencast-o-matic/ [4 june 2012]

http://ocio.osu.edu/elearning/toolbox/brief/screencast-o-matic/7-things-you-shouldknow-about-screencast-o-matic/ [4 June 2012]

Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio

ADVANTAGES OF CAMTASIA STUDIO

The following are some advantages of Camtasia Studio:

Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio

POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO ON LEARNING

Source: http://cstl.semo.edu/institute/2007Summer/Camtasia/EngagingDNBeyondtheClassroo m.ppt

Chapter 3:Camtasia Studio

GET STARTED WITH CAMTASIA STUDIO

Downloading & Installing Camtasia Studio