Jing+-+Jennifer

 Jing is a technology that you download to your desktop that allows you to capture images and video of items on your screen. Jing is compatable with both Windows and Mac OSX. Once downloaded the Jing sun sits on your desktop. When you have an image you would like to capture you simply click on the camera or video icon on the sun. Jing allows the user to select the parts of the screen you would like to capture. You may capture it by taking a picture or a video. Jing enhances your picture and video. When a picture is taken of the image Jing allows you to add arrows, text, and highlighting to enhance the image. When taking a video of the image on your screen Jing allows you to narrate the video. Once you have taken your video or picture Jing allows you to embed it in a blog, send a link, or send it to your Flikr account. Jing integrates with Snagit and Camtasia.

 Jing can be used in several ways. Jing allows you to send a picture and highlight specific areas and type an explanation. For example, show a map and add text that gives directions. Jing can be used to give feedback on assignments. You can add arrows and text to show where changes need to be made. Jing can be used to make a tutorial to use software. Jing can be used to demonstrate anything done on the computer.

 In the classroom Jing can be utilized in numerous ways. A teacher can give students feedback on assignments using Jing. The teacher can take a picture and highlight and add text. Another option would be for teacher to take a video of the assignment as they point to various areas and narrate their comments. Teachers can create tutorial videos on how to use programs students need to complete assignments or how to solve problems. Students can create a video on how to solve a math problem to share with their classmates and to refer back to as needed. Jing can be used to take video of a lesson for students that are absent or the teacher is absent.

 In my classroom I would use Jing to make a how to video for students. This video will be used during math centers. During centers I am meeting with other students so I do not have time to stop and explain the task over and over again. I can link a Jing video in the assignment that explains the instructions and models how to solve the problem. Students can watch the video and then complete the assignment afterwards. This allows students to go back and view the video as many times as they need. I could also make a handout demonstrating the same concept to leave at the center.

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