Screencasting is a better and great way to showcase a procedure, to teach,demonstrate a service or to create video tutorials without having to write a content or an article. Screencasting tools are available both as desktop applications (Free and commercial) and web-based services. The good news is that there are a growing number of Screencasting tools that are completely free to use; some do not even require a registration to let you get started.
This site allows you to generate a help URL so friends and family can send you instant screen recordings to help troubleshoot computer issues. Share the e-mail with those who share computer issues with you. No software or download required....Simply click, record, and submit. An e-mail is sent to you with a link to a page where you can go and view the flash recording of the screencast. URL expires in 7 days from time or recording, but screencasts can be downloaded in mp4 format. 5 minute time limit. Easy enough to use with students....save screencasts for posting on your website. Very quick and easy to learn and use!
This looks fun. You can turn yourself into a talking spud (potato)
http://www.screencast.com/users/Russell1955/folders/Jing/media/11ad3cd8-45ee-4b55-ac8b-1d9581d1ddb6 copy and paste this link into your browser to see a screencast about it.
"When a teacher is looking for a new way to teach a student, a concept, or a lesson, the chances are the best resource is another teacher. On LessonCast, teachers share ideas and resources through screencast videos called lessoncasts. The LessonCast community connects educators with classroom-proven experience and great ideas."
This Java-based tool will record a select region of your screen and any audio from your computer's microphone. It then hosts it for you, complete with download links so you or your users can download a local copy for offline viewing.
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I recommend looking at the video first. It is short and it will prepare you for the site.
Video about the resource
http://www.screencast.com/users/Russell1955/folders/Jing/media/cb6c7f2b-1c44-4d1a-bf5a-f0465aa6543b
Screenjelly records your screen activity with your voice so you can spread it via Twitter or email.
Use it to quickly share cool apps or software tips, report a bug, or just show stuff you like.
To start recording, click on the red button. No need to install or download anything!
free software that lets users easily record instructional videos and add things like annotations, screenshots and other media to them. The resulting videos are produced in .WMV format and known as Qlippits. It's an all in one package where you can add your narration, images and drawings, and then quickly share it via email right from the app.