Thing+Twenty


 * Thing 20**


 * ** Introduction **

As your book stated on p. 123, screencasting is one step up from podcasting. Check out this [|video] for a great introduction to screencasting. As indicated by Will Richardson, the possibilities with screencasting are enormous. Check out a few of his ideas on how to use it in your classroom: **Discovery Exercises** Video of Jing Tutorial media type="youtube" key="Icmi1fiHJe8" height="390" width="480"
 * Create training videos for peers
 * Narrate PowerPoint tours for parents
 * Make video collections of exemplary student work
 * Have students annotate their work in voice as they show it on the screen
 * Have students create their own Internet tours
 * Have students read stories or poetry they write with accompanying visuals they have created or found
 * Attach visuals to some of the podcast ideas you've seen
 * Explore Jing :** [|__http://www.techsmith.com/Jing/__]
 * PART 1 :** Once you are on the Jing website, click and play the Overview video. More information also available at www.screencast.com

** PART 2 :** Download and install Jing.

** Learning Tasks **
 * Task: Create a 2-3 minute screencast teaching the topic of your choice. I recommend that you develop a tutorial to teach your fellow teachers some useful technology skill. **

** Task: Blog Posting - Topic: Jing **

Embed the screencast into your blog, and write a blog post reflecting on your initial experience with Jing. Include at least **three ideas** for using Jing in the classroom.

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