So this week I have been looking at video capturing, many software applications exist out there (which I am sure I will look at in the future) but the one that interests me the most this week is ScreenToaster at http://www.screentoaster.com/.
A web based desktop capture application that doesnt just capture your browsing activities but anything you care to show before you finish recording. Still in its early stages it allows you to save in a variety of formats (flash, avi) once you have registered.
I was wondering how this could be put to simple yet effective use for learners (as there are far better software out there, but you do need to install it) The most obvious advantage is those of assessing student activities, learners carry out a task and use screentoaster to capture those activities, the lecturer need not have more than the standard pair of eyes. Students activities can be replayed back to the lecturer upon completion (without registration) or saved for assessment by lecturers at a more convenient time away from the classroom (requires registration) once the students have supplied the video file in an appropriate format.
