Screencasts and Instagram

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Screencast-o-matic
After using many of these videos found on Youtube I have finally learned how to create my own. The excitement of knowing how to create this resource does not let me think of any negatives. The system is free to some extent. Though, teachers could create educational videos that can make a difference in the classroom. This online tool records your screen while the user can apply audio and webcam input.

Typorama
When searching for an application to add text I came upon Typorama. This app has numerous free fonts. The user can use backgrounds from a library and add text. Another option is for the user to upload photos from his/her personal library. One can upload directly to Instagram which makes it easier to post.

Instagram
I am not new to Instagram. However, for this assignment I decided to create a new account to aim at a certain group such as science teachers. I uploaded a video from my library to post. I have learned that to post on Instagram sometimes one has to download another application in order for a video or picture to be displayed correctly such as Instasize. When posting videos I rather record using the app to skip some steps in uploading. Regarding stories it is fairly new to me and reminds me of Snapchat. Before this assignment I never thought of using Instagram as a classroom resources. Though, now I can see that it can be a useful page to keep students up to date on material, share educational/motivational videos, and pictures that can relate to what they are learning. One can also use it to learn from other teacher and network.


Links

 https://www.instagram.com/mrs.flowersteachingscience/ 

 https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cF6YrmY4CA 



Comments

  1. FutureLibrarianNovember 10, 2018 at 7:16 PM

    I truly enjoyed using the screencast. I always wonder how these were created when i would watch them on Youtube. Im very excited to use screencast to help not only students but parents and staff as well. I believe that using screencast can help when creating tutorials.

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  2. Megan PearsonNovember 26, 2018 at 11:37 AM

    I am so glad I discovered screencast -o-matic through this assignment! It is so easy to create instructional videos for the onine tools that our students and fellow teachers have to use at school. I had never tried this before this class!

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  3. Teresa LunaNovember 27, 2018 at 5:11 AM

    Cynthia-
    I had never used Screencast-o-matic before this assignment either! LOVE it! Thanks for the heads up about Typorama...something else I'd never heard of! -Teresa :)

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  4. Cristal MontesNovember 28, 2018 at 9:09 AM

    After reading your post, I decided to check out the app you mentioned "Typorama" thanks for sharing! Great information, that can definitely help!

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  5. cll032November 30, 2018 at 3:18 PM

    Oh, girl! I don't do well with science. lol
    I did enjoy learning more about the Periodic Table and I definitely learned from watching your video.."Micheal Jordan is better dunking!". I will have to show this to my Reading kiddos that are always asking me Science related questions. :)
    Great Cast!

    Also, I really enjoy the theme of your blog. It is so relaxing to look. :)

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