Creating my referencing screencast...

After checking what to include in my referencing screencast, (from the "Living and Learning with Technology Information and Learning Guide" and screencast Marking Rubric), I logged into LMS and viewed Jenni's example screencast demonstrating how to input relevant resource details into EndNote and how to insert an in-text and end-text citation into a Word Doc, (using EndNote).

Screen capture of Research video resource Marking Rubric.

Before attempting to create my referencing screencast I opened Screencast-O-Matic and practiced using the tools to enable me to enlarge the recording area, adjust the volume level as well as record and play back the created screencast. Once I felt comfortable with the Screencast-O-Matic tools I then went over the procedure used to insert an in-text and end-text reference into my created Word document using Zotero as my chosen referencing technology.

My first screencast recording...it was a disaster.

Problems...

I had to many screens open so when I was talking and flicking back between screens I was bringing the incorrect screen up which resulted in me loosing track of what I was talking about.

I decided to just keep the necessary screens open on my desktop and I also made a short script to help me introduce the screencast and also act as a referral point. I also realized that it was easier to record small sections of the screencast at a time and then press the pause button to gather my thoughts. The rewind icon was also a life saver on Screencast-O-Matic because it allowed me to go back over any errors and re-record over the top of them without having to start the entire recording again.

It took me five attempts to create my referencing screencast but once it was completed I not only felt a sense of relief but also a feeling of satisfaction. I still find it hard to believe that in such a short space of time I have learned how to use and utilize numerous technologies that will help me with my future studies at university and also assist me in creating a meaningful learning environment, (as a future teacher), for my students.