I know there are software like Camtasia Studio and Captivate that one can easily record one's screen to create tutorial screen videos and presentations. However, they are not free. And Photostory provides a possible way for me.
Some advantages of Photostory are that it is free and easy to use. I need not use too much time in learning how to manipulate it. One disadvantage is that I need to capture suitable screenshots using digital cameras or by screen capture. I also need to jog down the titles and scripts that I need to include in the videos before I forget. If Camtasia Studio or Captivate is used, I just need to demonstrate as usual, and the actions and voices will be recorded at the same time.
From my view, it is possible to employ photostory to help new colleagues learn some mathematical software. Tutorial videos with subject-based or task-based topics are preferred because different functions or techniques can be applied at the same time. One more important point is that the tutorial videos are reusable.
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Hi, Jaco
I know that some of local teachers request students to make a summary video for their school projects by using photostory3. You may also consider to do so for your students.
Ryan Yue
Dear Jaco,
There is a freeware application called Wink which can make Captivate-like tutorials:
http://www.debugmode.com/wink/
With regards,
Martin
Dear Martin,
Thanks for your invaluable information. This is really a good news for me. More importantly, Wink is a freeware.
jaco
Dear all,
It come up with many good ideas in using the free Photostory softward. One classmate introduce the idea to use it to introduce the library and also one from here to use it to present their work as well.
I am taking charge of a international project, it would be great if my students can make use of this easy to use software to make a summary video as suggested by Ryan.
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