screencasting

Here are some free web based applications (i.e. you don't have to install stuff) that busy educators can use to create engaging presentations. Both Viddix & ScreenToaster combine video with either what's on your screen or a synchronized slide presentation. See examples below. Alternatively you can create what's called a "slidecast" using http://www.slideshare.net/. Simply upload you powerpoint presentation you want to share, then use the online tools at your disposal to add a voice-over /narrative to accompany the slides. Simple, easy to use and effective.

A presentation I created using Viddix.

Direct link to the above presentation: http://www.viddix.com/watch/48f45ff45ee7c/vles-are-for-more-than-objects/

Free online screencasting tool

A presentation Matt Gallon created using ScreenToaster

Direct link to the above presentation : http://www.screentoaster.com/watch/stU0pWQEBIR1paQFhaW1hQUVNT


An alternative ( to use for assessment feedback) would be TOkBOx - again a free web based screen capture tool. Read more on the MASHe blog.