1. Screen Casting for Your Online Course
Michael J. Robertson, Ph.D.
eLearning Coordinator
eLearning Department
Screen casting software is widely available for online
instructors and students. This technology allows the
user to capture, synchronize, and publish audio, video,
and images for online delivery. This session will look at
various screen casting options, and specific uses for
online learning. Faculty interested in screen casting
should attend this session.
2. Screen Capture & Casting
Screen capture may refer to (Wikipedia, 2011):
Screenshot: Image file which shows the content of a
computer's screen at the moment of shot.
Screencast: Also known as a video screen capture, a
digital recording of computer screen output, often
containing audio narration.
4. Screen Capture
Screen capture requires no special software:
Windows:
1. ALT + Print Screen
2. Paste into program, such as Irfanview or MS Word
Macintosh:
1. Command-Shift-3/Command-Shift-4
2. Automatically saves to Desktop
6. Screen Capture & Casting
Who
Instructor
How-to process
Provide feedback
Assess competency
Student
Exhibit competency
Project walkthrough
Collaborative activity
7. Screen Capture & Casting
• Tips for creating screen casts
– Follow an outline or script
• Speak slowly and enunciate clearly
• First person is optimal for how-to demonstrations
– Microphone headphones are usually best
• Minimize external noise and focus audio recording
– Keep your presentation short, e.g., 5 - 10 minutes
• Screen casting DOES require special software:
– Factors influencing use:
• Cost
• Functionality
• Ease-of-use
8. Screen Capture & Casting
Jing
FREE version and PRO version
Basic functionality, minimal learning curve
Designed for brief presentations, e.g., less than 5 minutes
Provides basic graphics editing functionality
Provides embed code, active link, and/or save as SWF
Create Screencast account for streaming presentations
9. Screen Capture & Casting
CamStudio
FREE application, unlimited use
Moderate functionality, moderate learning curve
Records full screen or region, as well as audio via microphone
Provides screen annotation abilities
Can output as SWF and/or AVI file types
Occasional stability issues likely due to CODEC updates
10. Screen Capture & Casting
Camtasia
FREE version and PRO version
Robust functionality, moderate learning curve
Can integrate directly into MS Power Point
Creates TOC based upon slide titles
Presentations are searchable
Broad graphics editing capabilities
Some video editing functionality, such as transitions
Automatic audio to text transcription
Direct upload to Screencast and YouTube
Output to most major file formats, e.g., MP4, MOV, M4V
11. Screen Capture & Casting
Screencast-O-Matic
FREE version and PRO version
Moderate functionality, minimal learning curve
• Browser-based application
• Record up to 15 minutes w/FREE version
• Export as FLV, MP4, and AVI file types
• Some graphics editing functionality in PRO version
12. Screen Capture & Casting
• ScreenFlow
– Macintosh-only application
– Robust functionality, expert learning curve
• Capture abilities range from low-res to HD DVD
• Extensive graphics, audiovideo editing features
– Three-dimensional (3-D) video editing
– Picture-in-picture
• Direct upload to YouTube
13. Screen Capture & Casting
• Adobe Captivate
– Professional functionality, moderate-expert learning
curve
• Robust graphics and audiovideo editing features
• Can create more than screen casts, such as:
– Simulations
– Interactive assessments
– Compliance training
– eLearning Department maintains multiple licenses
• Available for use in eLearning Department offices
– Contact eLearning staff for more information
14. Screen Capture & Casting
New to screen casting?
myBrainShark
Free
Ease-of-use, intuitive
Hosting and streaming, embed code
Phone alternative
Secure
15. Questions, Comments
Michael J. Robertson, Ph.D.
eLearning Coordinator
eLearning Department
North Central Texas College
1500 North Corinth Street
Corinth, TX 76208
(940)498-6239
mrobertson@nctc.edu
http://www.mjrobertson.com
16. Additional Resources
Johnson, J. (2006). Information workplace of the future. Retrieved
February 1, 2006, from http://www.pnl.gov/ima/IMA-2004-12-07.ppt
Moreno, R. & Mayer, R. E. (1999). Cognitive principles of multimedia
learning: The role of modality and contiguity. Journal of Educational
Psychology, 91, 358-368.
Oblinger, D., & Oblinger, J. L. (2005). Educating the net generation.
Retrieved March 7, 2011 from http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/9463
Sternberg, R. J. (2006). Cognitive psychology (4th ed.). Belmont, CA:
Thomson Wadsworth.
Wikipedia. (2011). Screen capture. Retrieved March 7, 2011, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_capture