Screenr – web 2.0 Presentation Tool

Name of the Tool:
Screenr

URL of the Tool:
www.screenr.com

Please select the one, primary category for this tool:
Presentation Tool

Please describe this tool in your own words in about 250 words:

Screenr createa a simple and straightforward video tutorial that’s less than 5 minutes. It is one of the best options for creating screencasts fast and getting them posted immediately. This web 2.0 presentation tool allows you to record a screen capture and download it into your twitter account.

What do you need to know before using this tool?:

There is no prerequisite knowledge necessary to use this tool.

What do you need to have before using this tool? (Resources):

The user will need a microphone if the computer does not have a built in microphone already installed. The user will also need to have a twitter account.

How do you use this tool? (Write the basic steps using a numbered list):

• Go to www.screenr.com

  

• Click on the "Record you Screen cast now" Link

• Open the browser to the are you want to record

• Adjust screenr window to fit the area you want to screencast.
• When done, click on the Red dot in the bottom of the window.

• Screenr will countdown and tell you when to begin recording with a "GO" command

• Record your screencast (5 minute maximum). Any movement you make with your mouse or moving to other tabs or pages will be recorded in the screencast.
• When completed click on the Done button.
• Screenr will automatically move to the publishing screen.

• You can add a description of your screen cast in the Desscription field (max 117 characters)
• Click on the "Tweet It" Link.
• Answer allow in the next screen to go to your twitter account

• Click on the "Share" icon in the next screen and copy either the embed code or the URL to share your screen cast.
• You have completed your screen cast using Screenr. Congratulations!
  

Please create an example with this tool and either embed in your blog or submit the URL:

Screenr created for Zotero tutorial:

Please describe a scenario of how you might use this tool in a teaching environment (about 500 words):

Screenr can be used for instructional projects that require a how-to or instructional component. Students can quickly and easily record and publish their screen casts and create the link or use the embed code for publication. The challenge for the students in this assignment will be editing as screenr only allows 5 minutes maximum of recording time. Organization and editing skills are essential.

Online and hybrid instructors can make great use of screenr for tutorials. Getting started in the Learning Management System (LMS) or Course Mamangement System (CMS) tutorials are easily constructed and loaded in many CMSs & LMSs. Instructors can also quickly load feedback screencasts via screenr to reinforce assignments. Screen casts help auditory and visual learners gain understanding and comprehension in online courses.

What are the advantages of using this tool in a teaching environment?:

Screenr is efficient, easy to use and simple to navigate.

What are the disadvantages of using this tool in a teaching environment?:
Many educators are not comfortable with twitter and also may not have access based on their school district's internet security protocols.