| There is a lot of new technology available that | | | | a bad screen. It is also advisable to control |
| make eLearning content and design richer for | | | | ambient noise. This makes it necessary to reduce |
| learners. However, it cannot be avoided that | | | | the noise in the background. |
| these new developments come at certain prices | | | | 2. Prepare the user-the one recording must have |
| that make people rethink their needs and explore | | | | a plan for execution. There should be emphasis on |
| more affordable options in electronic learning. | | | | focus and presence of mind. Having some water |
| Screencasting has become one of those popular | | | | handy is a good idea. A dry throat can get in the |
| tool alternatives for online learning content | | | | way of a smooth flowing recording which is ideal |
| creation and building. | | | | to cut down on working time. Proper positioning |
| A screencast, also known as video screen | | | | of equipment increases user comfort and thus |
| capture, is basically a digital recording of a | | | | better performance. Remember that the ideal |
| computer screen output and usually contains voice | | | | length of a screen cast is 2-3 minutes. |
| narration. The earlier released versions of these | | | | 3. Other general tips-there are certain techniques |
| programs were not very popular, but recent | | | | and actions that help users record better ones. |
| products support more compact formats like that | | | | Consider some of these tips: (1) set up screens |
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| features for editing. It is considered as a popular | | | | sure that all necessary tools and equipment are |
| technique for imparting quality information and | | | | ready; (2) To avoid losing important details, |
| knowledge at a relatively low cost. | | | | increase font and icon size; (3) Stick to the point |
| They are useful for teaching and demonstrating | | | | and be concise; (4) Point out what learners must |
| features because they help software developers | | | | look at because sometimes they don't have the |
| display their work. For ordinary users, it is similarly | | | | same context and cannot anticipate where the it |
| a useful took to help report bugs or show other | | | | is going; (5) be wary and get rid of unnecessary |
| people how a certain procedure is accomplished in | | | | visuals. Show only what is necessary in order to |
| a specific environment. | | | | prevent distractions; (6) do not share personal or |
| Here are some useful tips in creating a quality | | | | proprietary details and; (7) control mouse |
| screencast for eLearning: | | | | movement because the pointer acts as a guide |
| 1. Prepare the work environment-this means, | | | | for the learner's attention. |
| success is determined by how work is begun. | | | | There are a lot of good programs available for |
| Recording good quality audio and using the right | | | | these creations. However, each program may |
| work flow can only be achieved with preparation. | | | | have unique features that would require a bit of |
| Make sure that good equipments are used. If | | | | studying. It is therefore advisable to look up on |
| there's going to be a lot of recording involved, it | | | | other tips regarding screencasts to ensure the |
| would be wise to invest in a great mic. | | | | production of relevant, quality content. |
| Remember that bad audio is actually worse than | | | | |