Most students are able to transfer their knowledge of the concepts involved in the process and apply it in new scenarios.” While this is a limited study it does show that instructional screencasts can be successful. By viewing instructional screencasts, most students learn how to successfully complete a multi-step research process, such as the series of tasks in this study. The conclusion? “The results of this study indicate that screencasts facilitate student learning. The two YouTube-hosted screencasts can be seen at UMich’s site: Why Use Library Databases and Finding Library Databases, and both were created using ScreenFlow (Mac software). These report on research from the University of Michigan library attempting to answer the question “do undergraduate students really learn from watching these videos?” The study included 15 undergraduate students who were pre-tested, shown two screencasts, and then post-tested on the same tasks (finding a subject-specific library database on the library’s website). I’m not in Philadelphia for ACRL today, but there was an interesting session this afternoon entitled “Do Screencasts Really Work? Assessing Student Learning through Instructional Screencasts.” Even better, ACRL has posted the PowerPoint slides, the paper, and a handout with links and sources. Posted in Screencasts, Soft & Hard ware | No Comments » I had not realized I could add those at Screencast-O-Matic in the past. This is an example for a forthcoming book (more on that later) and includes notes (comments) at two points in the timeline. Screencast-O-Matic: Embedded small version below.Here are a few recent examples that I have tried on each: I’ll be updating my software page to remove the links.Īll the more reason to continue supporting, using, and Screenr and Screencast-o-Matic for free, online screencasting and hosting. ScreenToaster which earlier went defunct now just results in an Apache “successfully installed” page.

Parent (which also bought out ScreenToaster) ends up at a “You reached an inactive URL address” message.

When I checked today, it redirects to a strange SteinerSports picture and email request page (which is why I have not linked it).

While their Twitter account still exists, Screenjelly has not posted for over a year.

Jing techsmith should i remove it