"TEACHING TABLE:" Put Down That Pen! Free Web Tools for Audio-Visual Commenting

Authors

  • Twila Johnson George Mason University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13021/G8itlcp.2.2010.2076

Keywords:

digital tools, hybrid courses, assessment, teaching online,

Abstract

Jing is an audio-visual video screen-capture program that allows teachers and students to simultaneously record their voices and computer screen images in five-minute increments. These videos are accessible through a hyperlink posted on the free website host, Screencast.
The following are advantages to using Jing:
ââ¬Â¢ Teachers no longer need to write comments.
ââ¬Â¢ A/V commenting provides a stronger personal connection to students.
ââ¬Â¢ A/V commenting takes less time and is more productive. The teacher can more readily point
out patterns of errors and teach a corresponding lesson online. This is particularly helpful for
ESL students.
ââ¬Â¢ Jing reduces teacher grading burnout because commenting becomes a conversation that
addresses studentsââ¬â¢ unique personalities and needs.
ââ¬Â¢ Jing links can be made private (essay comments or test scores) or public (class lessons)
through hyperlinks.
ââ¬Â¢ Teachers can supplement in-class lessons or create online lessons with video lectures.
ââ¬Â¢ Video recording can include opening other web windows, Word documents, and databases to
lead students to greater comprehension.
ââ¬Â¢ Individual student issues can be addressed through video, which can cut back on conference
scheduling conflicts and lengthy e-mail explanations.
ââ¬Â¢ Teachers can monitor how many times a video is watched.
ââ¬Â¢ Teachers can design assignments that involve students using Jing, such as student PowerPoint
presentations or Peer Review.
ââ¬Â¢ Students and teachers can access, pause, and replay videos as many times as they like.

Author Biography

Twila Johnson, George Mason University

College of Humanitites and Social Sciences, English

Published

2010-10-04