How My Office Became How My Office Became a Recording Studioa Recording Studio

Heather BubnickHeather Bubnick

Lorain County Community CollegeLorain County Community College

With contributions fromWith contributions fromCarl Stitz, Lakeland Community College andCarl Stitz, Lakeland Community College and

Kati Arocho, Lorain County Community CollegeKati Arocho, Lorain County Community College

Has this ever happened to you?Has this ever happened to you?

You run out of time and don’t get to finish that last You run out of time and don’t get to finish that last example…example…

You have a few students who would benefit from learning You have a few students who would benefit from learning at a slower pace…at a slower pace…

You find that HALF THE CLASS missed a question on a You find that HALF THE CLASS missed a question on a quiz or exam, but don’t have the time to go over it in quiz or exam, but don’t have the time to go over it in class…class…

My Solution?My Solution?

I make MathCasts

What are Mathcasts?What are Mathcasts? Mathcasts are homemade mathematics videos done using screen capture Mathcasts are homemade mathematics videos done using screen capture

technology. technology.

http://webvideo.lorainccc.edu/MTHM151-ch8.2ex2-HBubnic/index.html

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What are Mathcasts good for?What are Mathcasts good for?

1)1) Provides content for Internet and Blended ClassesProvides content for Internet and Blended Classes

2)2) Frees up class time for activitiesFrees up class time for activities

3)3) Gives all students additional resourcesGives all students additional resources

4)4) Allows you to teach in your pajamas!Allows you to teach in your pajamas!

Mathcasts are Student &Mathcasts are Student &Family Friendly!Family Friendly!

What I need to make MathCastsWhat I need to make MathCasts

1. 1. Screen Capture SoftwareScreen Capture Software: a program that records : a program that records everything that happens on the computer screeneverything that happens on the computer screen

2. 2. Editing SoftwareEditing Software

3. 3. A Tablet:A Tablet: a device which lets me write as I would on a device which lets me write as I would on paper or on the board and transfers it to the computer paper or on the board and transfers it to the computer

4. 4. Annotation SoftwareAnnotation Software: a program that lets me use the : a program that lets me use the

tablet to draw on top of any document anywhere on the tablet to draw on top of any document anywhere on the screen screen

5. 5. An external microphoneAn external microphone: better quality audio recording : better quality audio recording than afforded by typical built-in microphonesthan afforded by typical built-in microphones

Screen Capture & Editing Software Screen Capture & Editing Software

Screen Capture SoftwareScreen Capture Software1. CamStudio (Free!) 1. CamStudio (Free!) 2. Jing (Free!)2. Jing (Free!)3. iShowU (~$20) (for Mac)3. iShowU (~$20) (for Mac)

Editing SoftwareEditing Software1. Windows Movie Maker (Start > Programs)1. Windows Movie Maker (Start > Programs)2. iMovie (for Mac)2. iMovie (for Mac)

Screen Capture and Editing all-in-one:Screen Capture and Editing all-in-one: 1. Camtasia Studio (~$180 and 30-day free trial; this is the 1. Camtasia Studio (~$180 and 30-day free trial; this is the

one I use) one I use) 2. Screen Flow (~$100) (my colleague uses this one) 2. Screen Flow (~$100) (my colleague uses this one)

A Tablet & Annotation SoftwareA Tablet & Annotation Software

1. 1. Digipro Tablet with Annotation Software Digipro Tablet with Annotation Software (~$30)(~$30)

2. 2. Wacom Bamboo Wacom Bamboo (pen and mousepad-like tablet, ~$80, for (pen and mousepad-like tablet, ~$80, for Mac and PC)Mac and PC)

3. 3. Annotate Pro! Annotate Pro! (Annotation Software, ~$20)(Annotation Software, ~$20)

4. 4. Adesso Cyberpad with Annotation SoftwareAdesso Cyberpad with Annotation Software (~$160) (~$160)

5. 5. Ultimate Pen Ultimate Pen (Annotation Software, ~$20, for Mac)(Annotation Software, ~$20, for Mac)

6. 6. Tablet PCTablet PC

Posting ScreencastsPosting Screencasts I use our institution’s server. I use our institution’s server. Anyone can view the videos using Internet Explorer and Anyone can view the videos using Internet Explorer and

Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Player

I also use iTunes U. I also use iTunes U. http://www.lorainccc.edu/Distance+Learning/iTunesU.htmhttp://www.lorainccc.edu/Distance+Learning/iTunesU.htm

My colleague has used YouTube, TeacherTube, My colleague has used YouTube, TeacherTube,

GoogleVideo, SchoolTube, Viddler and Screencast.comGoogleVideo, SchoolTube, Viddler and Screencast.com He recommends Screencast.com (free with limited He recommends Screencast.com (free with limited

space, $9.99 a month for more space than you will space, $9.99 a month for more space than you will ever need.) ever need.)

How I Make a MathCastHow I Make a MathCast Prepare the document I will be writing onPrepare the document I will be writing on

Microsoft Office Word Study GuidesMicrosoft Office Word Study Guides PowerPoint Slides (Smallest Files)PowerPoint Slides (Smallest Files) Microsoft Office NoteBookMicrosoft Office NoteBook WhateverWhatever

Record the screenRecord the screen Import mediaImport media Drag clips from clip bin and edit (do not make your videos too Drag clips from clip bin and edit (do not make your videos too

long!)long!) Add any flashy transitions or Zoom n Pan if you like that kind Add any flashy transitions or Zoom n Pan if you like that kind

of thing. Be careful with Smart Focus. of thing. Be careful with Smart Focus. Produce video as…Produce video as… Wait. Wait.

Holding Students AccountableHolding Students Accountable Secret WordSecret Word Video QuizzesVideo Quizzes Study GuideStudy Guide Test QuestionsTest Questions Discussion Forum QuestionsDiscussion Forum Questions

What Students SayWhat Students Say ““Thanks for the video broadcasts! They come in REALLY Thanks for the video broadcasts! They come in REALLY

helpful…I’m sure it’s time consuming, but without them, I helpful…I’m sure it’s time consuming, but without them, I would be totally lost.”would be totally lost.”

"Yes thank you very much. You must have the patience of "Yes thank you very much. You must have the patience of a saint! Those videos are the best thing I have ever seen a saint! Those videos are the best thing I have ever seen on an online class. I really do appreciate the time you put on an online class. I really do appreciate the time you put into them.“into them.“

““I think there is a mistake in example 4) because no matter I think there is a mistake in example 4) because no matter how many times I do the problem, I keep getting a different how many times I do the problem, I keep getting a different answer.” answer.”

Happy Recording!Happy Recording! Thank you for your time. Please contact me at Thank you for your time. Please contact me at

hbubnick@lorainccc.edu with any questions.hbubnick@lorainccc.edu with any questions.

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Check out the FREE College Algebra text created by my Check out the FREE College Algebra text created by my

colleagues Jeff Zeager and Carl Stitz at:colleagues Jeff Zeager and Carl Stitz at:

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