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Creating, Getting Inspired
Creating:
SNAGIT – Screen Capture ToolA better way to get screen shots is to use an inexpensivepiece of software from TechSmith.com called SNAGIT.This handy software program can capture an entire screenor just a portion of it with your mouse. It can then outputthe file in the smaller .JPG format and even build a“catalog” of clips so you can reuse them again in otherpresentations.SNAGIT also captures text, web pages and video.
Inspiration
You can use authorSTREAM or SlideShare to:• Showcase marketing presentations on your products
and services.• Create e-learning content created with PowerPoint.• To publish reports with audio-visual slideshows created
with PowerPoint.• Embed PowerPoint presentations in your blog or
website.• Convert and download them as video or share on iPods,
iPhones and YouTube.• Find, browse and download PowerPoint presentations
created by other members.
Convert PPT to Video for iPod and YouTubeShare your PowerPoint presentations on iPods, iPhonesand YouTube or download them as video!The presentations remain the way you created them,
with animation, slide timings and even audio narration.
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Videos are crucial!
1. Create promo videos for your courses
2. Take testimonials at your events
3. Create training videos
Video Cameras• The Flip• The Kodak Zi8
They can record up to one hour of video. A USB plug popsout from its side so you can connect it directly to acomputer's USB port without cables.
Software to Consider:Use a software program that will help you edit and produceyour video with a minimum of learning curve. A fewproducts to consider:• Movie Maker (On your computer right now)• Camtasia• IMovie
Create Screencasts• Screenr.com• JingProject
Record what you see (and do)Select a window or region and Jing will record a video ofeverything that appears in that area. If your computer has amicrophone record your sparkling commentary at the sametime. Since everyone prefers short and pithy, recording timeis capped at 5 minutes.
Create Your Own Videos
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In addition to using presentation software, video clips andinternet tools, your computer makes it possible to bringspecialized programs into the classroom that improvelearning by adding some general fun to the process.
Programs like Game Show Presenter fromwww.gameshowpresenter.com bring a fun, slightly sillymultimedia quiz into the classroom, complete with specialeffects, sounds and “cartoon host.”
PowerPoint GamesClassroom games can be informative andmotivational. Teachers can generate the gamesthemselves or students might create them. The tablebelow contains links to web pages which feature templatesfor a variety of games such as Who Wants to Be AMillionaire and, the ever popular, Jeopardy.http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/PPT-games/http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/gameresources.htm
Learning ToolsGenerate your own educational crosswords, puzzles, wordsearches and more. Our ready-made word lists will help.http://school.discoveryeducation.com/teachingtools/teachingtools.html
Quiz MakerThe ClassMarker.com online testing website is aprofessional, easy to use, online quiz maker that marksyour tests and quizzes for you.
Polling Software
Games Trainers Play
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• Polleverywhere.com• Twtpoll.com• Polldaddy.com
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Webinars
Synchronous Online Delivery offers advanced learning and collaboration . Webinarsoftware and their tools enable an unlimited number of users to connect andinteract over the internet with a multi-faceted interface.
Some core features include:
Slide Presentation tool Text Chat Polling, Surveys and Instant feedback Voice over Internet audio conferencing or Conference Call Web Surfing capability Sharing of mouse to students Annotation and markup tools Recording of sessions, with on-demand streaming and download playback Integrated handout/popup feature for distributing materials Webcam and Video Integration
With integrated VoIP function, teleconferencing needs and costs are eliminated; butif the students do not have a microphone or headset they cannot respond to you.They can only listen to the class through their computer’s speakers.
Webinar software is frequently bundled with a complete learning managementsystem, to create calendars, student reservation services, direct studentemailing/reminders and system check functions to ensure a good connection onalmost any fairly up to date computer.
Peer to Peer Distance Tools Skype TokBox
Webinar Platforms Webex GoToMeeting Acrobat Connect Microsoft Live Meeting I-Linc Elluminate
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GoToMeeting is an industry standard. For asmodest monthly cost you can host webinars forup to 25 students.
Classes, updates, meetings can be set up inadvance or on a moments notice. Once startedand scheduled , an email for the class can besent to all students to provide them with theregistration information.
The instructor or facilitator of the class is alsoprompted with an email to start the class.Once the meeting / class is started whatever ison the instructors screen is viewed by the class.
The control panel is always on the screen, visibleonly to the instructor so they can change vides,let other participants control the screen.
There is also a way to invite other attendees fromthe control panel.
Some other preferences include:
Control of the online chatChat is a very useful tool to keep studentsengaged through polls, questions.Some students will not have headsets and typingwill be their only form of communication.
The online instructor has to be comfortableteaching with no interaction other than typing.
Control of the Recording - Webinar softwareallows you to record the audio or the whole classin a video format.
Delivery of post class materials , recording andsurvey through reminders and links
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Other Tools to Consider
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Delivery
When people are deciding to attend a webinar, they do it on the basis of:• Is the content worth my while?• Do the presenters have credibility and expertise?• Is it going to be a hassle to sign up or view the event
Adult Attention Span and Retention
Bob Pike (1994) suggests the 90/20/8 rule: "No module we teach ever runs morethan ninety minutes, the pace is changed at least every twenty minutes, and we tryto find a way to involve people in the content every eight minutes.“
Inform attendees what the purpose or goal of your webinar is and how they may beable to participate
Instructor Tips•Let audience know how you will handle questions•Don’t move too quickly•Start 2 minutes past the hour•Call into the meeting at least 15 minutes early•Remember voice is real time, mouse is milliseconds behind•Include poll questions (yes/no questions or multiple choice questions)
Technical Issues•Close ALL unnecessary applications•Check link and conference call number beforehand•Turn off call waiting•If you are having sound issues, hang up and dial in again•If you are having connection issues, log out and sign in again
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Other Tools to Consider
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