How to Use Jing from Techsmith to Record your Staff Development, Lessons, Ideas, Presentations, etc.

This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on using Jing for screencasting. It covers the installation process, basic usage, and tips for effective recording. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of not over-editing and offers advice on naming and sharing videos. Advanced techniques for embedding videos in web pages and Moodle courses are also discussed, highlighting the potential for flipped classrooms and online staff development.

What is the first step to start using Jing?

• Install additional plugins before downloading Jing.

• Purchase a license for Jing.

• Open Jing and start recording immediately.

• Visit the Jing website and download the software.

Where does Jing appear on your computer screen after installation?

• As a desktop icon.

• In the taskbar at the bottom.

• In the system tray.

• In the corner of the screen.

What should you do before starting a recording with Jing?

• Maximize your screen resolution.

• Ensure your microphone is off.

• Close all other applications.

• Make the recording area smaller than the full screen.

What is a key tip for handling mistakes during a recording?

• Stop the recording and start over.

• Pause, regroup, and continue without editing.

• Ignore the mistakes and keep going.

• Edit the mistakes out immediately.

What is the maximum recording time allowed by Jing?

• Unlimited

• 5 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 10 minutes

What should you do after finishing a recording in Jing?

• Immediately delete the video.

• Name the video appropriately for easy retrieval.

• Edit the video extensively.

• Share the video without naming it.

How can you share a Jing video with others?

• Upload it to a social media platform.

• Send it via email as an attachment.

• Share it via screencast.com.

• Burn it onto a DVD.

What is the benefit of embedding a Jing video in a web page?

• It allows for live streaming.

• It makes the video downloadable.

• It integrates the video seamlessly into the page.

• It increases the video resolution.

What is a potential use of Jing in education?

• Flipping the classroom by providing video tutorials.

• Creating interactive quizzes.

• Designing online games.

• Conducting live webinars.

What should you do if you want to edit your videos extensively?

• Use Jing's built-in editor.

• Switch to Snagit for better editing tools.

• Use Camtasia for advanced editing.

• Edit directly on screencast.com.