Jing+for+Education

To use Jing, you will need to download it onto your computer.
To do this, you will need to follow this link: http://www.jingproject.com/ and click on your operating system under "Download Now!" This action will walk you through the completion of the download. You will then need to create a user name and password with a valid email address.

While Jing is simple to use, you might need help once you download it. The sun that appears on the edge of your screen is how you access all the functions that Jing has to offer. This is what the sun will look like: To take your first capture, simply drag your mouse over the sun until the three circles appear. Click on the one that has the shape of a cross that says "Capture." The word "Capture" will show up in a dialogue box. A yellow cross will appear on your screen. Your mouse will be located where the two lines cross. Click on where you would like to begin and then, while still holding down the mouse, drag your mouse across the area you would like to select for your capture. The area of your capture will be in color, while the rest of your screen will be in a gray-scale. Once you have the area selected, you will need to choose via the icons on the bottom left-hand corner of the capture whether you would like to simply take a picture or record a video.

To move the sun launcher to another place on the edge of your screen, simply click on the middle of the sun and drag it to your new location. The sun launcher will only relocate to certain places on the edge of your screen.

The middle circle of the sun launcher will allow you to view previous captures and videos that you have saved for easy access. The circle with the gear icon will allow you to set preferences, close the sun launcher on your screen, get help, and send feedback about your Jing experience.

If you still need help, the following links will take you to tutorial videos on the Jing website that will provide you with more information.


 * how to take your first capture
 * how to move the sun launcher
 * how to select a capture area
 * how to image capture
 * how to video capture
 * how to use a webcam with JingPro

Once you get the basics figured out, you can go to these help videos to perform more advanced operations. Here are some sharing applications:


 * how to share to Screencast.com
 * how to embed Jing content
 * how to customize the buttons in Jing
 * how to create a YouTube button for Jing

Do not worry about locating Jing once you shut down your computer. Every time you restart your computer, Jing will always be on your desktop waiting for you, unless you did not download it properly. All you have to do to access Jing is to put your mouse over the sun on your desktop. However, if the sun icon bothers you, it is possible to hide it and bring it back up later. For detailed information on changing these settings, go to http://help.jingproject.com/manage/jing-startup-and-sun-options.html

Jing is useful for:
a. making a quick screecast with Jing about software / application questions emailing it to a student(s) or posting it on a webpage.

Here is an example of a Jing video showing how to use HTML in Google Earth to insert a photo on a map.

b. making a quick screencast with Jing to show teachers how to use a variety of online Web. 2.0 tools

Here is an example of a Jing video showing how use Quizlet.

c. Make a quick screencast with Jing narrating a PowerPoint. This could be a powerful study tool or a way for students to catch up on a lesson if they were absent.

Here is an example of Jing vdeo where a PowerPoint has been used in the Jing.

d. Make a quick screencast with Jing with younger children to allow them to read text they have written and share their reading with others.

e. Make a quick screencast of a student's written work giving them feedback for revision.

Here is an example of Jing video where a teacher giving a student feedback for revising his work.

f. Students can make a quick jing video to explain a process in science.

Here is an example of Jing video where a student is explaining photosynthesis.

Important Things to Consider About Jing.

 * Jing has a five minute limit for a video.
 * Jing cannot be edited.
 * Jing is uploaded to the web and streamed from the web unless you have a conversion program.
 * Students must have an email account and register for a Jing account to make their own Jing Videos.
 * You can now create a new button to get the embed code for embedding screancasts into a web page.