What+are+some+of+the+“best+practices”?

Basic Best Practices[[image:http://images.pcworld.com/images/article/2012/07/screencast-o-matic-recording-area-11388660.png width="298" height="181" align="right"]]
(create a sample and test) (Photo of script)
 * Know the resolution and screen size you are recording.(Quicktime is full resolution but some recording software will let you choose for upload purposes)]
 * Check the audio levels of your recording microphones(internal or external)
 * Have at least a simple script which includes bullet point for each subject you will discuss.
 * Prepare a folder of resources on your dektop of files you may show.
 * Make your video less than 10 minutes and if you need more time make 2 videos.
 * Take advantage of sharing links or content outside of the video to enable students to immediately reflect or be assessed on the content.
 * If you begin to have multiple videos organize them in a central place and have them easy to share
 * Become familiar with the simple editing tools in Youtube or if you want additional editing learn how to add edits using imovie.

Best Practices For Screencasting
[|Screencasting Best Practices]

Example Script For Screencasting

[|Daniel Downs Screencasting]

**Addtional Websites For Information On Screencasting**

 * [|Screencasting To Engage-Educase]**


 * [|Screencasts and Education]**