Screencasts

//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 generates a single 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.// //Wikipedia [|article]//

Screencasts have revolutionised how we can demonstrate how to use computer software or demonstrate its features. Whilst most uses of screencasts are probably still centred around ‘ // how to // ’ software tutorials, there are many other opportunities t

> > **Learning activities and outcomes**
 * Some ideas for using screencast tools with open content (**please add your own - even better share any screencasts you have made)
 * a commentary on a digital artefact - as in the example below
 * media type="youtube" key="I7IRU8rHmAQ" width="560" height="315"
 * a virtual tour of an online collection or resource
 * sequencing, planning, storyboarding
 * gathering media resources and assets
 * develop multimedia skills
 * understand language of media
 * communicate for an audience
 * time management

On [|Wiikipedia] f Helpful [|article] on screencasts from Khan Academy Comprenslve learning focused wiki page Kathy Shrock's [|guide] JISC [|Infokit] on screencasting
 * Learn More**

Screencasts are easily accessible to everyone - there are plenty of screencast tools - many are free, easy to use and browser based. Others are also quite sophisticated video editors. If you know of, or have used any others please add them to the list.

[|Screencast-o-matic] [|Jing] [|Open Broadcaster] [|Screenr]
 * List of Screencast tools - //free//**

[|Camtasia] [|Screenflow]
 * List of Screencast tools - //paid//**

Processes that could be covered by this activity include: Remix, Learning Design

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