Details on Camtasia Studio

Pros and Cons

Pro:

• Creates video output in a wide variety of outputs and compression rates including Macromedia Flash (.swf)
• Flash format can include Interactivity and hotspots.
• Relatively small file size is good for Web or Blackboard posting.

Con:

• higher price than Macromedia Captivate

Instructional Applications

• Demonstrate computer or software procedures with voice narration.
• Create anytime-anywhere tutorials
• Use to present a multimedia slide show or a virtual visit
• “Hot spot” interactivity allows the presentation to respond to the student’s input