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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. Can I make a screencast?!

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5 Screencasting Tools for Online Learning

DigitalChalk eLearning

When creating an online course or any sort of demonstration, you may need to capture your computer screen. We’ve narrowed it down to a few of the best screencasting applications to help you build your online course a little easier. Screencast-O-Matic is free for Windows or Mac users. Do you already have your software?

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9 Planning Steps for Your Virtual Learning Program

Learning Rebels

(First posted on Linkedin) As the need for widespread social distancing increases, the need to move from traditional training to a virtual learning program is becoming more the norm. We know (or should know) that preparing for a virtual learning program (VLP) is quite different from planning for Instructor-led Training (ILT).

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How to Start an Informal Learning Library with Screencasts

TechSmith Camtasia

Online libraries that store informal learning content can prove to be very useful for both the learner and the teacher. Informal learning involves the training material being available online or in another easily accessible format. One simple and cost effective way is to create a learning library of screencasts.

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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. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed. Students can watch a screencast video at their convenience, pausing and reviewing as often as needed.

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Learning About Screencasting

Matthew Guyan

A few months ago David Anderson started a new type of E-Learning Hero Challenge – creating screencasts (which are short ‘how-to’ video clips). I mentioned in an earlier blog post that one of the areas I wanted to build knowledge and skills in was screencasting so these new challenges would be a great opportunity to get started.

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5 Common Virtual Learning Issues and Solutions

Learning Rebels

Consider advanced flexibility, productivity savings, and the ability to make your virtual learning programs part of a blended solution. Unfortunately, this means participants come into the session with the expectation of having a lack of engagement which is the main reason virtual learning programs fail, lack of motivation.

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