1. Screen Casting for Your Online Course
Michael J. Robertson, Ph.D.
eLearning Coordinator
eLearning Department
Screen casting software is widely available for online
instructors and students. This technology allows the
user to capture, synchronize, and publish audio, video,
and images for online delivery. This session will look at
various screen casting options, and specific uses for
online learning. Faculty interested in screen casting
should attend this session.

2. Screen Capture & Casting
 Screen capture may refer to (Wikipedia, 2011):
 Screenshot: Image file which shows the content of a
computer's screen at the moment of shot.
 Screencast: Also known as a video screen capture, a
digital recording of computer screen output, often
containing audio narration.

3. Screen Capture

4. Screen Capture
 Screen capture requires no special software:
 Windows:
1. ALT + Print Screen
2. Paste into program, such as Irfanview or MS Word
 Macintosh:
1. Command-Shift-3/Command-Shift-4
2. Automatically saves to Desktop

5. Screen Casting
NCTC eLearning Department
Faculty Video Tutorials

6. Screen Capture & Casting
 Who
 Instructor
 How-to process
 Provide feedback
 Assess competency
 Student
 Exhibit competency
 Project walkthrough
 Collaborative activity

7. Screen Capture & Casting
• Tips for creating screen casts
– Follow an outline or script
• Speak slowly and enunciate clearly
• First person is optimal for how-to demonstrations
– Microphone headphones are usually best
• Minimize external noise and focus audio recording
– Keep your presentation short, e.g., 5 - 10 minutes
• Screen casting DOES require special software:
– Factors influencing use:
• Cost
• Functionality
• Ease-of-use

8. Screen Capture & Casting
 Jing
 FREE version and PRO version
 Basic functionality, minimal learning curve
 Designed for brief presentations, e.g., less than 5 minutes
 Provides basic graphics editing functionality
 Provides embed code, active link, and/or save as SWF
 Create Screencast account for streaming presentations

9. Screen Capture & Casting
 CamStudio
 FREE application, unlimited use
 Moderate functionality, moderate learning curve
 Records full screen or region, as well as audio via microphone
 Provides screen annotation abilities
 Can output as SWF and/or AVI file types
 Occasional stability issues likely due to CODEC updates

10. Screen Capture & Casting
 Camtasia
 FREE version and PRO version
 Robust functionality, moderate learning curve
 Can integrate directly into MS Power Point
 Creates TOC based upon slide titles
 Presentations are searchable
 Broad graphics editing capabilities
 Some video editing functionality, such as transitions
 Automatic audio to text transcription
 Direct upload to Screencast and YouTube
 Output to most major file formats, e.g., MP4, MOV, M4V

11. Screen Capture & Casting
 Screencast-O-Matic
 FREE version and PRO version
 Moderate functionality, minimal learning curve
• Browser-based application
• Record up to 15 minutes w/FREE version
• Export as FLV, MP4, and AVI file types
• Some graphics editing functionality in PRO version

12. Screen Capture & Casting
• ScreenFlow
– Macintosh-only application
– Robust functionality, expert learning curve
• Capture abilities range from low-res to HD DVD
• Extensive graphics, audiovideo editing features
– Three-dimensional (3-D) video editing
– Picture-in-picture
• Direct upload to YouTube

13. Screen Capture & Casting
• Adobe Captivate
– Professional functionality, moderate-expert learning
curve
• Robust graphics and audiovideo editing features
• Can create more than screen casts, such as:
– Simulations
– Interactive assessments
– Compliance training
– eLearning Department maintains multiple licenses
• Available for use in eLearning Department offices
– Contact eLearning staff for more information

14. Screen Capture & Casting
 New to screen casting?
 myBrainShark
 Free
 Ease-of-use, intuitive
 Hosting and streaming, embed code
 Phone alternative
 Secure

15. Questions, Comments
Michael J. Robertson, Ph.D.
eLearning Coordinator
eLearning Department
North Central Texas College
1500 North Corinth Street
Corinth, TX 76208
(940)498-6239
mrobertson@nctc.edu
http://www.mjrobertson.com

16. Additional Resources
Johnson, J. (2006). Information workplace of the future. Retrieved
February 1, 2006, from http://www.pnl.gov/ima/IMA-2004-12-07.ppt
Moreno, R. & Mayer, R. E. (1999). Cognitive principles of multimedia
learning: The role of modality and contiguity. Journal of Educational
Psychology, 91, 358-368.
Oblinger, D., & Oblinger, J. L. (2005). Educating the net generation.
Retrieved March 7, 2011 from http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/9463
Sternberg, R. J. (2006). Cognitive psychology (4th ed.). Belmont, CA:
Thomson Wadsworth.
Wikipedia. (2011). Screen capture. Retrieved March 7, 2011, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_capture