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What is ScreenToaster?Screentoaster is a useful Web 2.0 tool that is web-based (meaning no installation software to operate, export, download or produce recordings) and allows for screen capturing. Anybody who has access to an up to date web-browser with Java and Flash capabilities has the opportunity to experience Screentoaster and its many functions.
The functionality of Screentoaster allows for the user to create their own recordings through use of a capture window to record on-screen activity. Input of a webcam is an additional feature of Screentoaster to capture external video. Both on-screen and webcam options allow for functionality of recording audio. TopUse in the Classroom
Screentoaster empowers teachers and students to: - use as an enhanced assessment tool Teacher example: The teacher presents a unit of long division to the whole class where demonstrations are given and questions provided. However, when students are working independently they encounter difficulties with the problem, especially carrying numbers. If the teacher has pre-recorded a learning object through Screentoaster that breaks down the long division problem into smaller, manageable components the student has the opportunity to individually revisit parts of the problem which they are finding difficult through the aid of the video. Student example: In science there are requirements that laboratory reports are written after every practical lesson summarizing the aims, outcomes, methods, results and discussion of the practical. If students have the opportunity to use laptops with webcams they can easily record and dictate the practical through the use of a screen capture instead of writing out a lengthy practical report which takes additional time. This approach saves time, has the potential for students to be more engaged with their learning and not having to recall what was experienced. The technology therefore is being driven by the learning experience with the science report being the catalyst. The use of Screentoaster in this scenario has allowed the move away from traditional report writing, word processors or hand written documents, to a greater learning experience using the full capabilities of today's enhancing technology. Additionally, students with learning difficulties may find their learning experience enhanced by using this form of learning. A teachers thoughts on Screentoaster
Here is a Screentoaster that shows how to access Insites on the SACSA site.
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Comments:
From stum0005 - 11/13/09 1:19 PM
From broc0045 - 11/6/09 2:40 PM
From broc0045 - 11/6/09 2:04 PM
From tsweeney - 11/3/09 11:19 AM
Last Modified 11/6/09 2:51 PM
Fantastic tool, so simple to use and publish Toasts and endless possible uses for in the classroom! Nicely formatted page, information presented in an easily understandable and succinct manner, and very easily navigated. After listening to you talk about it I have used it quite a bit myself and would definitely use it in the classroom. I think a useful addition to your page might be a ScreenToast on how to use ScreenToaster which can be found here on the ScreenToaster website. I would have also liked to see a bit more about the the features of the tool such as how to use the subtitles feature.
I thought of another possible use for in the classroom that I think might work: When showing a video to students you may only want to show a few small parts from different sections of the video and you don’t want to have to waste time fast forwarding or risk missing a bit, and I think tube chop only lets you take out one section at a time. With ScreenToast you could cue up the section you want and start recording, pause recording and cue up the next bit and start recording again and so on, letting you splice different clips all into one video.
Some other useful links are this review on screencasting software and the ScreenToaster Blog.