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"If you're the "techy" person in your school but you're not in the IT department sometimes your colleagues come to you with their tech help questions before heading to the IT folks. Sometimes those questions come over the phone and you find yourself trying to explain where to click next or struggling to understand the problem the other person is trying to explain. That's when it's handy to have a screen sharing tool readily available. Here are five that are quick and easy to use." Actually, these screen-sharing tools might be really great for seeing what your students are doing, or to allow remote collaborations.

Nice little tutorial video to show how to get started with Jing, the screencapture/recording program, when using a Mac.

From R Byrne: This is the most useful collection of screencasting tools I've seen. Includes both Windows and Mac applications. There are several worth trying and having on your desktop. Show Me What's Wrong, offered by Screencast-O-Matic, might be of particular help: it can be sent to a student having trouble with an application. When he/she opens the mailing, they start recording their screen, audio recording as they explain what they are doing and why they are having a problem. When they close the application it is mailed to you. This list of tools also includes some for capturing iPad and Android device screens, including AirDroid that can mirror your tablet on Mac or Windows computers.

Includes a couple of treasures, such as CrossLoop (Windows) that allows you to share screen and collaborate in programs like Word; Yuuguu, that also has a chat application that allows you to save a history of conversations; Unyte Lyte that integrates with Skype; SoonR that lets run access your PC with a mobile; FolderShare, which allows you to access your PC remotely; and sVNC to let remote users access your system.

Creates a link that will allow anyone else to share your desktop/browser/application. No voice (use Skyp), but has a chat window. Can show students how to do something realtime without resorting to a whiteboard, ppt, or video screencast.

A webconferencing tool that allows you to upload files for interactive sharing. A Skype-friendly site. No registration, no downloading. Instructional video.

Very easy screencasting tool with a visual explanation of how to work it right on the frontpage. Students can see and hear the explanation of how your screen is working, or of course, work with each other.