Jing
Jing is a program that lets you save pictures of your computer screen, while using any program or format. It also allows you to animate, record, and narrate a series of actions or screen shots.
- I can create tutorials that show my student's how to use different computer art programs like Photoshop and Kid Pix.
- I can create tutorials that show parents how to register on the online art gallery, Artsonia.
- I can use the HTML code feature to embed my tutorials onto my blog. This will save time, as well as paper.
- Students can create screen shots that illustrate a specific computer issue or problem they are having, when away from the classroom. It will be easier for teachers to address and solve problems, when able to physically see what is happening.
Screencast
Screencast is a program that allows you to assign a hotlink to your screen shots or videos. The links can easily be added to emails, posts, blogs, etc.
- Students can assign a link to the screen shots that they have created in Jing. The links can be emailed to the appropriate person for almost immediate feedback or help.
- Teachers can use the hotlink feature to email Desktop Support (GEEK) with a visual image of their specific computer issue. Time and effort could be saved, because problems might be solved without an on-site visit.
Skype
Skype is a program that allows people to have live communication using both audio and video features.
- Visiting artists can share and present to students, without ever leaving their studios. This would help eliminate logistical issues like travel expenses, scheduling conflicts, and the transportation of artwork. It would also dramatically increase the "special guest" pool, because there would be no geographic limitations.
- Students could establish communication with other children, anywhere in the world. They could then use art to collaborate on a truly "global" level. The cultural exposure, and life experiences gained through this kind of project, could be life changing.
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