Week 4: Overview
Some final ideas about presenting the unit design project (and prototype learning activity) - in synchronous session and in final design plan report
Creating a Screencast
What's a screencast?
Screencasts are recordings of activity on your computer screen (or mobile device) - usually screencasts are accompanied by explanatory audio.
Screencasts are created to demonstrate, to explain, to share an example(s). You can create a screencast using images pre-captured or created to highlight an idea (or event, feature, website or process.
Features of a "good" screencast
- has a focus or clear objective
- is short - usually 3-5 min in length
- is clear - images are in focus and appropriate size/scale
- audio is clear, without annoying "hisses"
- plays in any web browser and on different platforms
- includes a text version readable by a screenreader (accessibility issue)
Equipment required for a screencast
- a computer or mobile device
- a screencast recording tool (see below for ideas)
- a way to record audio (headset with microphone, good quality built-in mic)
- a place to store the recording so it can be linked on the website (e.g., Youtube)
Free tools to create screencasts
- check out the screencasting tools in the FLO Harvest Wiki: follow the links to "more tools" and browse the media-related ideas.