Screen-o-matic: I created a how to for accessing assignments/notes on my teacher webpage
I absolutely love Screen-o-matic. I did not realize it was so easy to use. You are not required to set up an account-- just press the button and start recording. The only drawback is that I could not embed the video. I had to upload it to Youtube and then embed it in to the blog. Later, I found out that Java had to be updated.
Screenr: I used screenr to create a screencast with step by step instructions for utilizing the Harris County Library's Website (Kid's Section) to locate books.
Screenr was also very user friendly. I was able to create an account by signing in through Facebook.
There is also a 5 minute time limit--that I went over. I decided to record it--being more mindful of the time linit/
I did have some problems getting started. I had to change the security setting on Java to get it work. There were several dialog boxes that warned me that Screenr may be unsafe to use. However, one I got the screencast done, I was able to embed it with out any problems.
Classroom uses: I plan to record the instructions that have to repeat. I will be able to place the screencast on my teacher webpage and leave it there for reflection.
Libarary use: Create how to videos for student to use. This will enable students to have instructions at their fingertips 24/7.
Student use: Students will have no problem creating their own how-to videos. This will allow them to synthesis their knowledge of content, as well as, technology.
To be honest, the applications are very similar. If I had to choose one, it would be Screenr. I found it the easier to use when embedding the screencasts into this blog
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