(1)+Emerging+Trends+Instruction+Application+-+Web+2.0+(Voicethread)


 * Description: **For my voice thread I chose to do an instructional presentation on using “Jing”. Jing is a web 2.0 application that allows the user to capture images and video while narrating the process. The benefit of using Jing is that it allows the user to deliver step by step instructions to complete a specific task. The screen capture function allows the user to capture and image and comment on that image, highlight specific portions of the image, and then share this image thru various applications including email, face book, and twitter. The video capture feature of Jing enables the user to create video instruction for completing a specific task. The benefit of this is that the user only needs to create the video once and then the video can be shared or posted to a website, blog, or other location for others to view; ultimately saving instructional time because the video can be viewed by others at their convenience.


 * Analysis: ****I chose to research “Jing” as my web 2.0 technology because of the various features that Jing provides. I was most impressed with the video capture feature of Jing. This feature allows the user to create a video that can be archived and shared. I felt that this feature was most useful for students who may have missed the original instruction. By creating a Jing of the material that the students missed, they can access the information from home. This benefits both the student and the instructor in that the student can view the material at their convenience and it allows the instructor to save time by not having to re-teach material to several students who may have missed the original instruction. **


 * Reflection **: **After downloading the free version of “Jing” I was impressed with the features of the free software. I found that “Jing” was very user friendly and it didn’t take too long to get comfortable with the controls of “Jing”. Another feature that impressed me about “Jing” is the tutorials on using “Jing” that can be found on the “Jing” website. I like the way “Jing” can be used to capture video and allow me to prepare a supplementary instruction for students that have missed class. This feature allows the students to get caught up with class topics from home. This allows me to not lose valuable class time with my other students by having to go back and get absent students caught up. As a coach, I can use “Jing” to demonstrate various techniques to my players through video and voice analysis. Overall, I am impressed with Jing and plan on using it in my classroom. **

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