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ScreenCast O-matic

What are the benefits of Screencast? *A couple of tips we wanted to share: 1) If you are using a Mac, you need to use Safari or Firefox to access Screencast. It does not work well in Google Chrome. 2) You should probably write down what you want to say before you start recording, so that you will not have to keep starting over! 3) This is a great resource, but initially it can be time consuming and challenging for those who are new to using technology
 * Eliminates the need for teacher guidance while students are performing a task
 * Allows students to be self-paced and independent learners
 * Incorporates 21st century skills
 * Allows students the opportunity to use technology to complete assignments
 * Assists teachers in building technology into lesson plans

Here is an Example of a Screencast we created. media type="file" key="Recording

Screencast Activity:

Students in Schools Across the World

Teacher will guide students through directions to teach them how to use pebblego.com on their own. They will use the pebblego.com website to gather facts to help compare/contrast students who go to schools in the United States to schools across the world. The screencast will give students directions without having to have an adult there to guide them.

How can I use screencast in my classroom?

Student Examples
 * Can find a cool tool to use and share with their peers
 * Use it to provide directions on a topic

Teacher Examples
 * Can give students directions for various classroom activities-such as projects and independent study assignments
 * A great tool to use for professional development
 * Could be used to give directions for substitutes (sub plans)