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Using Jing in the Classroom and Library

Cynthia Kleinheksel. Using Jing in the Classroom and Library. What is Jing?. If you can see it on your screen, you can capture the image, draw on the screen, or narrate live action with Jing It is a camera and a video recorder in one

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Using Jing in the Classroom and Library

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  1. Cynthia Kleinheksel Using Jing in the Classroom and Library

  2. What is Jing? • If you can see it on your screen, you can capture the image, draw on the screen, or narrate live action with Jing • It is a camera and a video recorder in one • It is free from TechSmith (maker of Camtasia Studio and SnagIt) http://www.techsmith.com/jing/

  3. Facts • PC and MAC compatible • Can be played using QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Flash • Can use in Facebook, Twitter

  4. Additional Info • Up to 5 minutes of video for each project – SWF format • Allows you to upload to ScreenCast.com – up to 2 GB free • Can upgrade to the Pro version for $14.95/yr allowing for MPEG4 format , YouTube uploads, and recording webcams

  5. Capture an image on your screen and insert it in any application (creates a .png file)

  6. Add text, point, highlight, or edit a screen capture

  7. Capture motion on your screen and create a video with narration

  8. Many uses of Jing… • Capture an image on your screen • Capture a presentation or motion on your screen • Record and capture a demonstration for absent students • Grade and return assignments electronically – go paperless

  9. Many uses of Jing… • Create mini-tutorials • Students demonstrate their learning • Capture a math problem as it is solved • Keep Jing captures for future semesters/years • Captures can be repeated as needed • Demo a software application

  10. Many uses of Jing… • Read a poem • Grade and provide feedback on student created websites and blogs • Give instructions in your absence • Email screencast to student in answer to their questions – no lengthy email response and student can see and hear your response

  11. Many uses of Jing… • Capture how to edit writing • Model note taking • Upload capture or screencast in Moodle, Blackboard • Demonstrate use of online catalog in library • Demonstrate use of online databases

  12. Many uses of Jing… • Capture a shot from recorded video • Model how to fill out a form • Provide feedback to parents • Pair with Google Earth, PowerPoint, library software, databases, etc. • Students can narrate personal stories w/ photos

  13. Many uses of Jing… • Differentiate instruction • Assist ESL students through visuals and audio • Explain difficult concepts that need visuals • Create video of steps for safe science lab use • Create a walkthrough or tour using laptop webcam as you narrate

  14. Many uses of Jing… • Capture class brainstorming • Student create video to explain the why and how they did something • Record a reoccurring computer problem and send to tech support (my favorite!!) • …and so many more! What’s your idea?

  15. Some things to consider • Where do you or your students store your captures/videos? • How do student access captures/videos? • And the toughest question: Do you display or hide the sun? (you can change in Preferences)

  16. Questions/Comments????

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