Connecting East

We’re on the downward slope now as we enter week 6: Screen Capture week. This week’s challenges are dedicated to all those who have ever said, “What is this Jing thing on the lab computers, and why is it constantly annoying me?!”

Annoying it may be – that is, until you learn what it does – then you will think it nothing short of brilliant.

A quick introduction. Screen capture allows you to:

• Take pictures of any part of your screen, save them to your computer, embed them, or link to them online.
• Annotate over pictures you have taken to explain how to do something.
• Capture video of you explaining something on your computer.
• Share these wonderful pieces of wisdom you have created.

But don’t take our word for it – ask the following converts and devotees:

• Luke
• Haidee
• Craig
• Jackson

Screen capture is a great way for kids to share their knowledge and understanding as well. The grade 2-4 students have all had a go at some point. Hey, if they can do it, you can too!