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Overview
In this session you will be learning how to create screencasts (online instructional videos made from the screen of your computer). Screencasts generally are both video and audio based and are an excellent way to differentiate instruction. As well, screencasting is a great tool for students to be innovative and creative while demonstrating their knowledge and understanding.

Goals
You will learn to use an online tool to create screencasts that can be used for instructional purposes. Moreover, this same tool can be used with students to demonstrate understanding.

Outcomes
At the end of this session, you will be able to: - Create a screencast - Identify ways in which you can incorporate screencasting into your own curriculum

Instructional Strategy/Activities
This session will be a working session using a model where you will explore a model screencast, create/design screencasts, and discuss the use of screencasts.

Resources
PC, a browser (preferably FireFox) that is java enabled (screenccast-o-matic)

Screencasts can be created using online tools or software that has been installed on a PC or they can be created using software that has been installed onto your computer.


 * Online tools:**
 * Screenjelly.com
 * Sceenr.com
 * Screencast-O-Matic
 * Freescreencast.com

Windows Media Encoder (PC, new version coming out soon!) Camtasia (Professional Screencasts) Jing
 * Software:**