Kyndra+W.-+Screenr

**Screenr**

**I chose Screenr as my Web2.0 tool to share. Screenr is a free tool that allows the user to record screencasts with audio and publish or embed the videos. The screenr homepage can be found at**


 * @http://www.screenr.com/ **


 * A helpful video highlighting what Screenr is all about can be found by clicking the link to the homepage listed above. **

**The educational possibilities for Screenr are endless. As a teacher, Screenr could be used to record lessons, examples of problems or project creation; any process that can be done on a computer can be recorded on Screenr. Students can also use Screenr for project-based assessments, or even on a smaller scale to demonstrate knowledge. **

**The site is more than user-friendly and doesn't involve downloading any software. My favorite feature of Screenr is the Pause button. This button allows the user to start recording their video, pause if needed to gather thoughts or rethink what needs to be said, and begin recording again from where it left off. Also, Screenr only captures the segment of your computer screen that you want to record. There is a window that can be resized to record only what is desired. Once the video is finished, Screenr gives the user the URL and the embed code. **

**Here is the link to my first Screenr video! It's a short video walking my students through the steps to access our online textbook.**


 * @http://screenr.com/azFs **

**This was just a sample video I made to try out the tool, but I could see myself using this for many things in math class. It would be especially helpful for planned absences or lessons I know will be difficult. Linking videos to my website of various problems and strategies would be a great tool for my students to use when I'm not available. I think Screenr could be used in any content area or grade level.**

**Also available on the Screenr website is a search tool to find other new users and their Screenr creations. The site promotes professional development and learning through their E-Community and E-Blog tabs that can be found here...**


 * @http://community.articulate.com/ **


 * @http://community.articulate.com/blogs/ **

Kyndra Williams