USING JING IN THE CLASSROOM AND LIBRARY

Cynthia Kleinheksel

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/

Facts PC and MAC compatible

Can be played using QuickTime, Windows Media Player, Flash

Can use in Facebook, Twitter

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

Capture an image on your screen and insert it in

any application (creates a .png

file)

Add text, point, highlight, or

edit a screen capture

Capture motion on your screen

and create a video

with narration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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)

Questions/Comments????