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Mathcast Tool Options
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Mathcast tool options - More at Mathcasts - Tools
Graphics input devices - More info
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| Digital Pen |
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| LiveScribe Pulse SmartPen |
$150 - $200 |
Downloadable PDF; video can be enlarged; built-in microphone; no special skills required-- write and speak |
Can't set up problem ahead of time (but this option is coming soon). Mathcast videos can only be viewed on LiveScribe website or Facebook. Digital "ink" in only one color. |
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"Interactive" whiteboards (IWB)
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$1000+
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Comes with screen recording software; set up notebook files with sample problems ahead of time; use multiple colors |
Expensive; depending on location, may need a wireless microphone, have to stand at it to use, isn't portable (ie can't take home or sit at desk to use) |
| InterWrite Boards |
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| SMART Boards |
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Wired graphics tablets
Most people prefer 8" x 6" ones
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$50 - $150 |
Least expensive option, can be used as a substitute for wireless tablets in the classroom for teaching with the additon of USB extension cables |
Learning curve; wired tablets must be connected to computer via USB |
| Genius MousePen 8" x 6" |
$50 + (From Amazon or search on Google Shopping to find) |
For many people just the right size |
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| Adesso CyberPad 8.5" x 11" |
$150 - Search on Google Shopping to find) |
Larger format, inking pen (so you can see writing), non-inking tips available, can be used with or without paper, can take notes electronically without being connected to computer |
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| Wacom Bamboo |
$80 - $100 + |
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| Wireless graphics tablets |
$249+ |
Can use anywhere in classroom or at computer |
If not next to computer then recording audio requires wireless headset (FrontRow, etc) |
| InterWrite / Interwrite Mobi |
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Comes with InterWrite Workspace software which works seamlessly with dynamic ExamView math questions, can be used wired or wirelessly, Mobi is not Bluetooth |
Pen requires battery to be charged |
| SMART Airliner |
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Comes with SMART Notebook software, pen is batteryless |
Connects to computer via Bluetooth |
| Wacom Graphire |
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Less expensive than SMART Airliner |
Doesn't come with SMART Notebook software |
Annotation software - More
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| Name |
Cost |
Pros |
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| SMART Notebook |
Free with any SMART product |
Includes SMART Recorder (uses Camtasia Recorder SDK), can save recordings compactly to .wmv format |
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| SMART Notebook SE (Student Edition) |
About $35 |
Includes SMART Recorder (uses Camtasia Recorder SDK), can save recordings compactly to .wmv format, comes on USB drives and doesn't require installation to work |
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| InterWrite Workspace |
Free |
Includes InterWrite Recorder (uses Camtasia Recorder SDK), works seamlessly with ExamView dynamic math questions from textbooks, ExamView Learning Series, or shared banks |
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| VoiceThread |
$10 (once), or $60 annual classroom license |
Students can add their own solutions to a problem created by the teacher. Embeddable on a teacher web page, 5 ways to comment (voice, text, doodling, webcam, mp3 file) |
Doodler tool is very limited, Best use is for relatively short mathcasts (less than 5 minutes), no editing |
| Microsoft Journal |
Free with Windows Vista or Tablet PCs |
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| Microsoft OneNote |
$99 |
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Screen Recording/Editing/Production Options - More
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| Name |
Cost |
Pros |
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| VoiceThread |
$10, or $60 annual classroom license |
Easy to use. Students can create their own mathcasts with a classroom account. |
No editing |
| SMART Notebook Recorder |
Free with SMART Notebook or SE |
Can create compact .wmv files (but these require Windows Media Player to play). .wmv files can be edited by Camtasia Studio |
Creates very large .avi files if you don't change options. |
| InterWrite Workspace Recorder |
Free |
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| Jing |
Free |
Easy to use, connects to free or paid for Screencast.com hosting. Embeddable |
Records up to 5 minutes.
Doesn't show audio level while recording.
Can only edit .swf files that Jing creates using Camtasia 6.01 or higher.
2GB of free storage and bandwidth
Storage = 1,000 - 2,000 minutes of mathcasts (15-30 hours)
Bandwidth may be used up quickly
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| JingPro |
$14.95 / year |
Can produce .swf or .mp4 both editable with Camtasia Studio 6. Embeddable |
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| Camtasia Studio |
$179 for single educational user
Price goes down for multiple licenses |
Many! |
Cost. Learning curve. |
Sharing options - More
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Cost |
Pros |
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| Screencast.com |
Free (2 GB with 2GB bandwidth), $ per year for pro account |
Easy to use with Jing, Camtasia Studio, SMART Notebook .wmv files |
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| PBWiki |
Free |
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| Wikispaces |
Free |
Wiki can be kept "private." |
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| TeacherTube |
Free |
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Website can be extremely slow during peak times |
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Free |
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Blocked at many schools |
Platforms - Sets of Tools
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VoiceThread
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$10, or $60 classroom
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Students can show their own way of solving a problem; embeddable; upload an electronic file with problem(s) to solve |
Writing with a mouse is difficult -
Graphics tablet or electronic whiteboard (SMART, InterWrite, etc) recommended
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| VoiceThread + Graphics Tablet |
$10, or $60 classroom + $50 for tablet |
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SMART Notebook (SE or full version) + SMART Recorder
Examples
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Free to $35 (SMART Notebook SE) |
Doesn't require graphics tablet if you use Infinite Cloning or Undo-Redo method |
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SMART Notebook (SE or full version) + SMART Recorder + Graphics Tablet + TeacherTube or YouTube
Examples
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Free to $35 (SMART Notebook SE) + $50 for tablet |
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| SMART Notebook (SE or full version) + SMART Recorder + Graphics Tablet + Screencast.com |
Free to $35 (SMART Notebook SE) + $50 for tablet + $0 - $100/year for 2 GB - 100 GB Screencast.com |
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| InterWrite Workspace + InterWrite Recorder + Graphics Tablet + TeacherTube or YouTube |
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| Jing + SMART Notebook (SE or full version) + Screencast.com |
Free to $35 (SMART Notebook SE) |
Jing makes it easy to share using Screencast.com, doesn't require graphics tablet if you use Infinite Cloning or Undo-Redo method |
5 minute recording limited (Jing) |
| LiveScribe Pulse SmartPen (Record) + My LiveScribe (Share online) |
$150 |
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| Document camera + JingPro + Screencast.com |
$15/year for JingPro |
Very easy to record & share |
5 minute recording limited (JingPro) |
| Document camera + Camtasia Studio + Screencast.com |
$180 for Camtasia Studio |
Allows for longer recordings, editing, more production options |
Learning curve for Camtasia Studio |
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