Summer's Almost Gone

Summer's Almost Gone

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Week 3: Screencasting

Here's my first attempt at using Snagit, which I've never used before. This video is a great example of why we should rehearse and script our work before turning in a project. This is not related to a lesson, but it is something I would show kids to evaluate and make suggestions for improvement; sometimes are bad examples help improve student work.

I love using screencasts and the idea of flipping lessons (I'm not ready for a flipped classroom), but I was not happy with Snagit. I don't know if I completely missed it, but where is the pause button? I like screencasts that allow me to pause and bring up new pages or images. Without that pause button, I feel that the only thing I would use Snagit for is to explain simple images or to narrate a PowerPoint, which is all my screencast for this assignment it.
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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 8, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    You trip sounds amazing! I'm so jealous.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 8, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Informal and interspersed "flipping" is actually better than switching to a total flipped classroom model. Some teachers are having *students* make screencasts too.

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  3. Mrs. BerthiaumeJuly 12, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Did you try Movenote? I had trouble with Snagit too, but found Movenote to be super easy to figure out.

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    1. Mrs. BerthiaumeJuly 12, 2015 at 9:33 AM

      Movenote would also be better suited for the partially flipped situation you were talking about.

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    2. SVetterAugust 3, 2015 at 6:09 AM

      I haven't tried Movenote yet, but I just added it on. Thanks.

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  4. Pedro HousemanJuly 14, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    Well Done! You have a good narrator voice. Would love to see pictures from you trip.

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    1. SVetterAugust 3, 2015 at 6:10 AM

      I'll share some with you. It was great. Awesome fishing.

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    2. SVetterAugust 3, 2015 at 6:11 AM

      I'll share some with you. It was great. Awesome fishing.

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  5. SorensenJuly 16, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    Sounds like a beautiful adventure! Considering the comments above, I think I will try Movenote:) Thanks for sharing something non-educational.

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  6. UnknownAugust 12, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Glad to see I am not the only one who has trouble thinking about teaching in the summer. (Which is clearly seen by how behind I am on all these activities!) I used Snagit, too, but agree with you about the drawbacks. However, I did think it was pretty quick and simple if I don't need any extra features. Hope you had a fun trip!

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