A screen capture tool records the actions on your computer screen as they happen. The output of the capture is a screencast that can be shared as a video file, downloaded to your desktop for editing, uploaded to a screencast sharing website, posted as a video to a site like YouTube or embedded into a blog or website.
Screencasting has many potential uses for EMS educators and training officers. A screencast could be used to introduce a new or revised protocol. The screencast software is able to capture my voice as it records on-screen clicks and keyboard entries. Other uses for screencasts include:
1. Demonstrating how to enter data into an electronic patient care report
2. Explaining the process to make a shift bid on an electronic schedule
3. Showing website visitors how to like your agency’s Facebook group or enroll in a CPR class
There are several free tools available for creating screencasts. Do you have a favorite?
Share your screencasting tips, suggest a screencast, or ask questions in the comments area. If you have made a screencast for EMS education or training, share the link in the comments area.
