This week our technology assignment was to create a tutorial using Jing. I find Jing to be a valuable tool to use when providing information to my students. I chose to create a tutorial on Study Island, an online resource that our students utilize at the building I teach in. My intention is to use this tutorial in the classrooms that I co-teach in at the beginning of the school year.
What I like most about Jing is the ability to create how-to videos for students, as reminders of how to access websites, how to complete an assignment, etc. I could also see creating a tutorial on social stories, how to ask for help appropriately, how to walk in the hallway, the appropriate way to greet someone, etc. This would be so beneficial for students with autism or behavior concerns.
I was apprehensive at first about using Jing. This technology class has encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone. I am becoming more confident and am excited about taking what I have learned and using it in my classroom. I like Jing and plan to incorporate into my teaching in the fall.
Here is a link to my jing tutorial about Study Island http://screencast.com/t/xCbpXTqp9H
