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 * **Description:** This ** Instructional Media Screencast is an instructional “Jing” presentation to illustrate to my students how to log into and begin collecting data using LoggerPro 3.8. In class we use this application to collect real time data on Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration rates of green plants and animals. The process to set up LoggerPro is a little time consuming, so to alleviate any confusion in the set up process I created a “Jing” video to demonstrate the processes involved. By viewing the “Jing” presentation, students are provided a step by step tutorial on setting up their LoggerPro interface. This application allows me to circulate through the room and trouble shoot any problems that students may be having and at the same time not having to answer similar set up questions which ultimately cut into instructional time.


 * Analysis: ** The use of the Web 2.0 application Jing is useful resource for anything you may want to explain to another person. Jing allows the user to capture pictures that can be illustrated or narrated. Jing also allows the user to create video instruction for anything they wish to share. Jing allows these applications to be shared via various platforms including Facebook and Twitter, as well as, more traditional forums like WebPages. Jing can be used in any application where explanation is warranted. Teachers, coaches, business administrators can all benefit from the various resources and tools that Jing has to offer. Downloading Jing is easy as well, and best of all, the initial software is free. They also provide a upgraded version of Jing that can be purchased on a yearly membership. If you have the need to provide any sort of instruction, regardless of your audience, Jing can fit that need.
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 * Reflection** : Using Jing has been an interesting process. This is my second application using Jing and each time I use it, I find myself being more confident and efficient in navigating my way through the software. I have found that “Jing” can be an invaluable tool in classroom instruction. From delivering initial instruction to using “Jing” to create “absent student” presentations, I find myself thinking of different ways to incorporate “Jing” into my everyday classroom instructional style. There are many applications I can think of where a “Jing” video can be beneficial to my students. I think that the most impressive attribute of Jing is that it is a free download that my students can access to use for their own projects and presentations. I think that I may even take a class period to show my students how to download and use “Jing” so that they can use it for upcoming projects. **

Logger Pro 3.8 software was used to create this screen cast. [|Instructional Media Screencast]
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