PENCASTING VS.SCREENCASTING:

COMMUNICATE YOUR MESSAGE

Creating effective low-cost or free training resources and instructional

materials to reach digital learners

Jesse WisnouseFrederick County (MD) Public Schools

Middle school science teacher for Frederick Co. (MD) for four years (2002 - 2006)

Technology coordinator for one year (2006 - 2007)

Technology Resource Teacher (2007 – present) Started producing screencasts in 2005 Started creating pencasts in 2010

MEET THE PRESENTER

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WHAT WE’LL REVIEW TODAY

Materials necessary for creating pencasts and screencasts

Determining the best tool for your audience

Demo: How to create pencasts and screencasts

How to publish your content for others to access

PENCASTS VS. SCREENCASTS

Pencasts: recorded pen strokes with audio Save as a PDF or post online for free (up to 500 MB) Great for explaining a process Less technology involved; more natural for teachers

Screencasts: on-screen video demonstrations of a user’s actions Options can offer better visual experiences Save locally or post to a free online account (up to 2

GB) More planning might be necessary (storyboarding)

WHICH TOOL SHOULD I USE?

Math examples- equations, proofs

Science- relationships, simple illustrations

Languages- peer editing, parts of speech

Meeting notes

Demonstrate a task (in software or online)

Sharing multiple objects in the same learning simulation (images and terms)

Tutorials for staff members

Pencasts Screencasts

Livescribe smart pen Livescribe Desktop

Software Livescribe note paper Microphone

Software- Jing (TechSmith)Microphone / headset Recommended: Wireless pointing device, interactive white board and software

TIPS FROM THE TRENCHES

Is this sufficient for learning? Consider your learners.

Keep secure data offline (names, SPED/FARM etc.) Screencasts: 5 minutes of recording time- use time

wisely; pause when necessary.

Very Important: What do you want to say? Use a storyboard to map out your recording. Be efficient!

Lessons learned: speak clearly, annunciate, record using a smaller window (not maximized), and give your creation an appropriate title

PUBLISHING IN A NUTSHELL 1. Choose an appropriate training / learning topic2. Map out the flow of instruction on your

storyboard3. Create materials / manipulatives, as necessary,

using white board software or other programs4. Test your microphone (play back sample

recording)5. Record your session6. Review your final product 7. Save locally or publish online- or do both8. Share content with others as appropriate

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER- DEMOPencast-

Calculating area & perimeterDifferentiating the termsReal-life application for each process

Screencast- Atomic Bonding Review of the termsDemonstration of the process