ISTE 2013

Students as Teachers: Screencasting

for Learning Foundational Mathematics

Carol Carruthers

Ewan Gibson

June 25, 2013

SENECA COLLEGE

largest community college in Ontario

eight campuses in Greater Toronto Area

approx 100,000 full and part time students

http://www.senecacollege.ca/about/index.html

PROGRAM

Providing a strong foundation in mathematics, science, technology and communicationhttp://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/AST.html

Problem:

Some students do not like to learn mathematics.

Solution:

Collaborative/interactive/learner-directed use

of technology can re-engage students.

PROBLEM/POTENTIAL SOLUTION

COMPARISON OF PEN-INPUT WINDOWS DEVICES

Comparison chart:http://mobileoffice.about.com/b/2013/02/19/all-the-stylus-enabled-windows-8-and-rt-tablet-pcs-compared-side-by-side-in-one-handy-chart.htm

Multiple reviews:http://www.youtube.com/user/MobileTechReview

Wacom tablets:http://www.wacom.com/static/oops.htm?aspxerrorpath=/en/products/pen-tablets

HOW TO WRITE ON A WINDOWS BASED TABLET

Windows Journal http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows7/create-and-personalize-handwritten-notes-using-windows-journal

Microsoft Word>Review>Start inking https://www.eng.vt.edu/sites/default/files/pageattachments/Inking+in+Office.pdf

OneNote http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/onenote/

Tablet PC Input Panel http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/using-the-writing-pad-and-touch-keyboard-in-tablet-pc-input-panel

Math Input Panel http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/use-math-input-panel-to-write-and-correct-math-equations

HANDWRITTEN /SHARED/ SOCIAL POSTING:

draw.to - Draw something and share it http://draw.to/new

Scribblar – Collaborate instantly http://www.scribblar.com/

DyKnow Vision – Interactive learning softwarehttp://www.dyknow.com/educational-software-products/interactive-learning-software/

WHAT IS SCREENCASTING?

Two reviews:

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7012.pdf

http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/digitalmedia/2005/11/16/what-is-screencasting.html?page=1

WHY USE INSTRUCTOR SCREENCASTING?

In classroom mode: Student-directed learning

In flipped/mixed mode: Content is covered outside of class time Connection to instructor

The solution is to screencast!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvKu2T9Kovo

FLIPPED AND MIXED MODE LEARNING:

Peer instruction (Eric Mazur)http://mazur.harvard.edu/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_instruction

Flip Classroomhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip_teaching

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf

Mixed modehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blended_learning

http://connectedprincipals.com/archives/5131

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPED SCREENCASTS:

CONS Time required to

produce Teaching style the

same (videos are copies of lessons)

Passive (not active) learning

PROS Students choose

when/where/how often learning occurs

Capitalize on ‘out of class time’ learning

Provides review for exams/tests/quizzes

BIG IDEA - STUDENT DEVELOPED MATHCASTS!!

CONNECTING COLLEGE TO CAREER (C^3):

Project Goal:

To develop a categorized library of mathematics and application videos (AODA compliant) produced by and for students

“This initiative has received funding through the Seneca Pillar Sponsorship program and the generous support of Johnson Insurance Inc.”

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C^3 FEATURES:

All levels and disciplines of mathematics

Students, tutors, Learning Centre staff, alumni, faculty, industry professionals and administration

Application of fundamental mathematics concepts used in daily work situations

Initiate connections and stimulate discussion

SENECA MATHCAST SITE:

Learning mathematics from your fellow students

http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/

A FIRST ATTEMPT – JING

Advantages: Free Multi-platform Extremely simple interface

Disadvantages: Output format (.swf) is limited Can’t be edited, uploaded to YouTube

or viewed on mobile devices

http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html

A SECOND ATTEMPT - CAMSTUDIO

http://camstudio.org/ Advantages: Free, simple interface Creates video files (.avi) Edited in Windows Live movie

Maker, uploaded to YouTube, viewed on a tablet/smartphone

Disadvantages: PC Only Length of set up time Inconsistent results

CURRENT METHOD - SCREENCAST-O-MATIC

Advantages: Free, multi-platform Extremely simple interface Save as a variety of file types,

edited in free software Browser-based version requires no

installation

Disadvantages: Adds a small watermark, yellow

circle to cursor (removable with paid version $15)

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

IOS AND ANDROID DEVICES:

A video describing use of non-windows based devices:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtnFnIbQG9g&feature=youtu.be

SOFTWARE IN VIDEO

AirServerhttp://www.airserver.com/ Allows iOS devices (iPads, etc.) to share their screen

wirelessly to a PC or Mac

Droid@Screenhttp://droid-at-screen.ribomation.com/ Allows Android devices to share their screen with a

PC or Mac via USB

QuickTime Player Preinstalled on all Macs since 2008

INK APPS IN VIDEO

iOS http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/handwriting-apps-for-ipad

Paper Inkflow

http://ipadapps4school.com/2013/01/17/inkflow-a-great-ipad-app-for-visual-thinkers/

Androidhttps://play.google.com/store/search?q=pen+input+apps&c=apps

SketchbookX https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsk.sketchbookhdexpress&hl=en

Big Fat Canvas https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.justinholmgren.sketchpad&hl=en

MOZILLA/SENECA POPCORN MAKER:

Enables anyone to enhance/remix a video by:

adding text comments, popups, hyperlinks, images

pausing, looping, skipping sections

linking to Twitter feeds, Google maps, Wikipedia, etc.

https://popcorn.webmaker.org/

STUDENT VIDEO:

A student using his technology to develop a mathcast

Samsung SGH-i717m with S-note app and Samsung phone stylus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p56FGmJdCyQ&feature=youtu.be

THANK YOU AND MORE INFORMATION:

Email: carol.carruthers@senecacollege.ca @mathtech (twitter)

ewan.gibson@senecacollege.ca

@ewan_gibson (twitter)

Seneca Mathcasts http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/

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