Good Morning My Favorite 8th Grade Class!!!! I am Dr. Blakely and I would like to welcome you to my Screencast-O-matic. I have created this Screencast-O-matic to both to teach you how to use this tool and to model the components that should be a part of your presentation. Just in case I go too fast or you don’t think you understood something don’t worry! I have provided a link to this presentation on www.blakelysworld.weebly.com. You can access it at any time and as many times as you need before the project deadline.

Just in case you are wondering, this is a Microsoft Word Document. You will also create a Microsoft Word Document which will serve as your lesson. Make sure that you include as many details as it takes to ensure that your audience will have learned and be able to use their new knowledge on their own. As we go through my Screencast-O-matic notice that I have included pictures, links to websites, and an example of a completed project. Make sure you include all of these components in your work. Make sure to take note of the fact that I am using inflections in my voice so that I am not boring you. When presenting to an audience you want your voice to sound exciting.

When you first go to the website this is the screen that you should see. You will need to sign-up. Make sure you sign-up for the free account. If you are not on this screen you should double check and make sure you are on the correct website. You are to click on “Start Recorder”. If this is your first time on the website you will be asked to download the “launcher”. Go ahead and download it. You will need it to actually create your presentation.

Once you have downloaded the launcher you will see this screen. Notice that it says Screen, Webcam, and Both. You want to click Both. That way you will record not only your presentation but you will also record a video of you presenting your “You Be The Teacher” project. The record button is in the upper left-hand corner. If you make a mistake you can

always cancel and start again. Don’t start over too many times because there is a deadline. Once you have completed recording simply press STOP. Make sure to save your recording to your flash-drive and on the website.

Are you still a little confused? Well, just click on the video below for more detailed directions!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQeky1RG0jU

Are you wondering how you will be graded? I have developed a rubric and a set of requirements for you to follow. First, here are the requirements:

REQUIREMENTS1. Write an essay designed to teach your audience your literary devices.2. Type your presentation in Microsoft Word.3. Introduce yourself at the beginning of your presentation. Make sure that you open both

audio and video when you create your Screencast-O-matic.4. Provide examples in your essay and presentation.5. Provide a visual of your literary device within your presentation.6. Practice your presentation before recording it. 7. Presentation must be between 3 - 5 minutes.

Here is a copy of your rubric. There will also be a stand-alone copy on blakelysworld.

CATEGORY 4 = 100 – 90% A 3 = 89 – 80% B 2 = 79 – 70% C 1 = 69 – 60% DContent Covers topic in-depth

with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent.

Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good.

Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors.

Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors.

Organization Content is well organized using headings or bulleted lists to group related material.

Uses headings or bulleted lists to organize, but the overall organization of topics appears flawed.

Content is logically organized for the most part.

There was no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of facts.

Requirements All requirements are met and exceeded.

All requirements are met.

One requirement was not completely met.

More than one requirement was not completely met.

Mechanics No misspellings or grammatical errors.

Three or fewer misspellings and/or mechanical errors.

Four misspellings and/or grammatical errors.

More than 4 errors in spelling or grammar.

Oral Presentation Interesting, well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention.

Relatively interesting, rehearsed with a fairly smooth delivery that usually holds audience attention.

Delivery not smooth, but able to hold audience attention most of the time.

Delivery not smooth and audience attention lost.

Finally, here is the link to Screencast-O-matic. You may use it to begin your project. All right it is time to get started! If you have questions you can raise your hand and I will come to you or you can send me a message on blakelysworld.weebely.com and I will respond as soon as possible. https://screencast-o-matic.com/

Have fun learning!!! Goodbye!!!!