MathCast Rubric. Days Like This… | The Transparent Teacher. Today, my students reviewed their first graded essays. I tried out a new way of assessing student work — screencasting. Instead of collecting printed papers, I asked students to write in Google Docs and then share their papers with me so I would also be able to view them online. Instead of scribbling marks in the margins of printed papers, I opened each student’s paper in Google Docs, highlighted text and inserted comments to clarify my thoughts, and then turned on the screen recorder (Jing) to record my voice as I scrolled through the paper and pointed to items with my mouse.
Right after recording, I uploaded the finished recording to Jing’s companion hosting site, and then I simply copied and pasted the link to the recording directly into the Google Doc. It was slick like butter. I waited while they listened to the feedback today. It was strange, watching my students as they stared at their screens, headphones covering their ears, no typing, just silence. All I can say is “wow.” Screencasting. Storyboard Template. Screencast_planning_worksheet. Educreations. Doceri - The Interactive Whiteboard for iPad. Explain Everything - Explain Everything. Project Screencast.docx. Screencasting. Updates:Click here to download our free iTunesU course on screencasting and digital differentiation through video!
Be sure to download episode #2, the ePub (iBook), for a comprehensive look at how to do this, how to use it in your classroom and some ideas for lessons! If you like it, we'd love a 5 star rating :)! For information on how to screencast from an iPad, check out this article on iOS screencasting apps! I'm sure I'm not the only teacher who laments that the school day is too short. Ingredients for Cloning Yourself: - MacBook Computer - price varies based on model -(Optional) Point 2 View Doc Cam - $69.99 on Amazon - Quicktime Player - FREE- If you do NOT have a MacBook, check out Screenr and Screencast-O-Matic, two great websites (of many) that allow PC users to screencast for free! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. See? In soliciting students for feedback on our daily use of iPads, they all cite that watching these videos is a high point of their day. Screencasting to Engage Learning (EDUCAUSE Review. Key Takeaways Screencasts can provide learners a student-centered and engaging learning experience in both distance and traditional learning settings.
To align screencasts with lesson objectives, goals, assessment practices, and standards, instructors can create their own screencasts rather than searching through the thousands of educational screencast videos on the web. Good educational screencasts depend not only on thorough planning but also on thoughtful and careful editing to re-sequence lesson elements, eliminate awkward and unnecessary portions, and craft a focused, easy-to-follow presentation that uses students' time efficiently.
Students in both K–12 and higher education will spend all of their personal and professional lives immersed in a digital society. Educators in today's classrooms must be able to use and integrate both current and emerging technologies. This article focuses on educational screencasts. Screencasting Overview Screencast Benefits The Flipped Classroom 1. 2. Schoology vs. Edmodo, Round 2 - Also, why Schoology solved my iPad workflow woes.
In a previous post from December, I wrote about how I was (sadly) switching from Edmodo (my long-time LMS love) to Schoology. Of the 25 schools I support, 33 classes of students are using a Learning Management System. Since my December revelation, 26 have switched to Schoology and the remainder stayed with Edmodo. I myself maintained both an Edmodo group and started a Schoology course for the twice-weekly after school Student Innovation Team I lead. This, combined with the 33 classes, was a great way for me to learn more about the differences between the two platforms. I've learned a lot, and wanted to share it with you! Below is a quick overview of what we've learned when it comes to Edmodo vs. Schoology. Why they both rock... Full Collaborative LMS. Where Edmodo edges out Schoology... Professional Learning Community.
Where Schoology has Edmodo beat... iOS App / iPad Workflow. So who won this round? For more Schoology vs. other LMS platforms, check out this great post by Alice Chen! Student Screencast Workflow. Recently I wrote this article, discussing the pros and cons of different screencasting apps. However, 9 days later Apple's updated operating system, iOS6, was released. This allows users to upload video to websites. Now that this is an option, here is workflow that will help you get student screencasts turned in more efficiently and allow you to provide grades, feedback, through the same platform.
You'd use the free screencasting app Doceri instead of your previous screencasting app (i.e., ShowMe, ScreenChomp or Educreations) as it allows you to send the video to your photo/camera roll. Here is the workflow: (1) Make sure all iPads are updated to iOS 6.0.1 or later. . (2) Once you've made sure all iPads are updated, you go into Edmodo and create an assignment. . (3) Have the kids create screencasts on Doceri. . (4) Have them log into Edmodo. Screencasting.