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Expectations From eLearning Authoring Tools

Upside Learning

For example, a feature that lets users “import” existing PowerPoint presentations into the authoring tool is different from authoring and publishing eLearning content from within PowerPoint (using a plug-in toolbar). While some try doing freeform authoring through a template-based authoring tool.

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Creative screencasting

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

A screencast is a recording of your computer screen to which you add an explanation by voice- combining it into a video. A screencast is a classical way of explaining computer programs and software. You might for instance explain via a screencast how to start a twitter account. Here's an example of a presentation by myself.

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Designing a PowerPoint Screencast Using Camtasia

TechSmith Camtasia

Screencasts are an effective teaching tool that offer instructors greater versatility in developing lesson plans. Their many instructional applications include step-by-step process, demonstrations , tutorials , and presentations. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed.

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Announcing Screencasting in Snagit for Google Chrome

TechSmith Camtasia

Screencasting in Google Chrome is here! With our latest release of Snagit, you now have the ability to make screencasts from your Chromebook or any Chrome browser! At this time, we’re considering the screencasting feature in Snagit for Google Chrome to be in beta. Of course, making the screencast is only half of the story.

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My First 10 Screenr Video Tips and how other Screencasters use the Service

mLearning Revolution

Since posting 10 Things I love about Screenr.com , I have been recording my own screencasts almost daily as a way to stay creative by sharing tips on some of my favorite utilities, apps and browser extensions that help me stay productive. It was really helpful for rehearsing and figuring out week points in my presentation. Kelly Ping.

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7 Microinteractions You will Love in the new Articulate Studio 13 [Review]

mLearning Revolution

Unified Player — The new unified player in Presenter ’13 may seem inconsequential to the casual observer, but I think it’s a big deal. In the new Articulate Presenter ’13 software, the experience for the Learner is seamless with a single, unified player, regardless of how many quizzes you have in your courses.

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How screencasting has helped one student feel more prepared for college

TechSmith Camtasia

mathcast or screencast) to demonstrate the process of solving the problem, which was extraordinarily helpful. From Student to Conference Presenter. I presented at Building Learning Communities to thousands of educators and school administrators. Algebra, at the time, seemed like a series of random symbols—a foreign language.