Jing Screencast

Jing Screencast: Self portrait using Picassohead.

Learning Outcomes:

1. What file types come out of Jing?
Images and screencasts, PNG Image files (*.png) and SWF video files (*.swf)

2. Where might we save these files? Where are the files stored?
To your personal computer, personal storage device, in the history file of Jing, or electronically by URL .

3. How do you link to a Screencast?
By capturing an image of your entire computer screen then clicking on the video button to start to recording what you are doing on the computer while you are working.

4. How do you save and retrieve Jing objects from the History area?
After capturing an image you click the save button and the image you saved will automatically be stored in your Jing object history. To retrieve this image use the sun icon at the top of your screen and click on the history button. Your image will be displayed in a window for you so may continue editing it.

5. How to import Jing objects into our blog posts?
Once you finish working with your project click on the share via screencast.com button and Jing will automatically generate a URL for you to paste into your blog.

6. What file type is a Jing screencast?
SWF Video file (*.swf)

7. Can we convert the Jing objects including images and videos?
The images and videos can be uploaded into programs such as YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook or imported into different software programs to create slideshows, powerpoints, or other media projects.

ISTE Standards:

#4 Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

a. advocate, model, and teach safe, lega, and ethical use of didtal

information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual

property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.