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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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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

One simple and cost effective way is to create a learning library of screencasts. Creating an Informal Learning Library with Screencasts. This works particularly well for new employee on-boarding and showing how to use programs that have set tasks, like HR systems and how to submit time off requests, for example.

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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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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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Quasar Maintains Competitive Edge with Move to Include Screencasting Options

TechSmith Camtasia

By offering video options along with their in person training, Quasar was able to lower their quotes to clients for training sessions. Quasar’s video training program, known as Quasar Anytime , now contains over 1,000 training videos. While Quasar now offers digital training, in-person training sessions are still available.

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Screencast of the Week - Flotzam

TechSmith Camtasia

Feedback often comes in through a variety of channels including email, our website , in person at a tradeshow or online in a blog post, on Twitter, and other places. I like this screencast because Flotzam is easier to understand when you see it in action. They have a nice Camtasia Studio screencast on the homepage!