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Using Screen Capture Software to Improve the Value of Feedback on Academic Assignments in Teacher Education

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International Perspectives on English Language Teacher Education

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Abstract

The provision of feedback on academic writing tasks and assignments is an integral component of teacher education. This article focuses on audio-feedback provided through screen capture software (in this case Jing) in a UK teacher education context. The advantage of screen capture software (SCS) is that you can highlight the actual part of the text that you want to focus on (using a cursor and highlighting tools). You can simultaneously use voice comments to provide feedback. Additionally, through SCS, you can draw attention to other sites and resources (websites and online tools).

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Mann, S. (2015). Using Screen Capture Software to Improve the Value of Feedback on Academic Assignments in Teacher Education. In: Farrell, T.S.C. (eds) International Perspectives on English Language Teacher Education. International Perspectives on English Language Teaching. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137440068_10

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