The document discusses barriers and benefits of screencasting as well as quick wins for improving screencasts. It identifies cost, production skills, time, and file formats as barriers. Benefits include access, engagement, and reusability. Seven tips for better screencasts are outlined: map your workflow; design for context; keep videos short; use USB microphones; utilize pauses; leverage templates; and organize your archive. Following best practices can result in concise, well-planned screencasts suited to users and content.

1. Screencasting - Barriers & Benefits Gavin Brockis

3. Screencasting - 7 Quick Wins Gavin Brockis

5. 1. Map your Workflow

9. 5. Use the Pause ... Shelly Blake-Plock using Jing for feedback

11. 6. Example - ESU template

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