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A free software (there is a paid option as well) that can screen capture your desktop image and create videos for presentations. This software is limited depending on the version of operating system that you have.

This is a very basic video on how to use Garageband to make a Podcast. It is for Garageband '08 but it is pretty comparable to any of the newer Garageband software to date.

"Capture video files on your Mac or PC with this easy video recorder software. Debut is designed to be very easy and intuitive to use, giving you the ability to record essentially anything from capturing video from a webcam, your screen, or video input devices such as a VHS recorder within minutes of downloading."

Doceri is an iPad application that allows the iPad to act as an interactive whiteboard. I would say that an application like Educreations is easier to use for this type of video creation, but what sets Doceri apart is the addition of Doceri Desktop. Doceri Desktop is a paid software for your computer that allows you to connect your iPad to the computer and use the iPad as the interactive whiteboard to write on whatever is on your computer's screen. This has come closest to what I was looking for. I was trying to find a resource that I could use at home to create videos instead of having to be in the classroom using the Promethean Board.

Attention Mac Users: Garageband has a dedicated function for Podcasts! Here's a nice guide to creating a podcast using Garageband!

A basic runthrough of how to create a podcast using Audacity.

Our SIG Presentation Document

This is a student created video on how to create a screencast using a Mac and with free, pre-installed software.