Screencasting

S**creencasting** is a digital recording of computer screen output, also known as a video screen capture, often containing audio narration. The term screencast compares with the related term screenshot; whereas screenshot is a picture of a computer screen, a screencast is essentially a movie of the changes over time that a user sees on a computer screen, enhanced with audio narration.

**Some advantages of using screencasts include:**
 * Anytime access to content for students. This is particularly useful with mobile devices
 * Provides self-paced learning with the ability to pause, rewind, and watch multiple times
 * Engaging
 * Provides access for absent students
 * Addresses visual and auditory learners
 * Screencasts are easy to make


 * Possible uses for screencasts: **
 * Screencast specific lessons - 2-digit addition, how-to start an iMovie, web site navigation
 * How-to videos for support during class projects
 * Provide feedback for students
 * Have students create screencasts to demonstrate knowledge
 * Introduce new units using screencasts

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