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==Screencast-O-Matic==
 
==Screencast-O-Matic==
  
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Screencast-O-Matic is a free tool you can use to record your screen or record a webcam, for a maximum of 15 minutes. In addition, you can record the screen, and display a small picture of yourself (via a webcam). This is sometimes referred to as creating a "picture in a picture". Screencast-O-Matic works on Windows PC's and Mac PC's. Videos can be published to Screencast-O-Matic or YouTube.
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[http://screencast-o-matic.com/home Screencast-O-Matic] is a free tool you can use to record your screen or record a webcam, for a maximum of 15 minutes. In addition, you can record the screen, and display a small picture of yourself (via a webcam). This is sometimes referred to as creating a "picture in a picture". Screencast-O-Matic works on Windows PCs and Macs. Videos can be published to Screencast-O-Matic or YouTube.
  
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===How do instructors use Screencasts?===
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===How do instructors use it?===
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* Instructors introduce themselves to their students
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* Create short "selfie" videos to introduce themselves to their students, to introduce a topic, or to clarify a concept or assignment
 
* Provide tours of the “online” parts of their class
 
* Provide tours of the “online” parts of their class
 
* Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments
 
* Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments
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* Provide Grading/Feedback
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* Provide feedback
  
 
===What hardware do you need?===
 
===What hardware do you need?===
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* Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio
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* A microphone (or headset) for recording audio
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* Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
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* A webcam (if you want to record your face and not just your screen)
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* Computer speakers (or headset) to hear audio
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===How do you install Screencast-O-Matic?===
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Here are the instructions for installing Screencast-O-Matic on a Windows 10 pc, using the Firefox web browser.
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* Note: You can also use Screencast-O-Matic with Chrome and on a Mac.
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# Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: [http://screencast-o-matic.com/home http://screencast-o-matic.com/home]
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# Click on the '''Start Recording for Free''' button
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# Click on the '''Launch Free Recorder''' button
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## It will try to Launch the Recorder (you'll have to click on a button/link on a pop-up/dialog box to start it)
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## Otherwise, click on the '''Download''' link and follow instructions
  
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===What can you do with Screencast-O-Matic?===
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===How do you record with Screencast-O-Matic?===
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Here's a [http://som.screencasthost.com/channels/coQnrrQLZ#navback short video] introducing you to Screencast-O-Matic.
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* Write a script, so you know what to say, and use the script to upload captions and/or provide a transcript
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* Here's a [https://youtu.be/2duH-5Urx80 short video] demonstrating how to record a video using [https://screencast-o-matic.com/home Screencast-O-Matic]:
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| style="border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; border-color:#C6C6C6;" | <youtube width="400" height="225" alignment="right">2duH-5Urx80</youtube>
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|}
  
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===How do you Set-up Screencast-O-Matic?===
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* Here's another [https://help.screencast-o-matic.com/channels/cFhrr8AuY#navback video] demonstrating how to use both the free and deluxe recorders and video editor
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* You'll need to install the software. Otherwise, your computer must have Java installed and set-up, and many computers block Java.
 
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* To install the software (on Windows, I suggest you use Firefox or Chrome):
 
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** Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: [http://screencast-o-matic.com/home http://screencast-o-matic.com/home]
 
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** Click on the "Start Recording" button
 
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** It will try to Launch the Recorder. If you have Java installed correctly, you could give permission to it to run. Otherwise Download the full app:
 
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*** Under Frequently Asked Questions, under the first question "What if I can't get it to work in the browser?", click on the link to "Download the full app install"
 
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*** You'll need to save the install file and after it downloads, click on the file and run it. Click Next, then Install. I suggest you click beside "Create Desktop Shortcut", then click Finish. Click on "FREE Recorder".
 
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** You're now ready to record your screen or use your webcam to create a video recording.
 
  
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===Where can you upload your videos?===
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We recommend that you upload your videos to YouTube. Why?
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* YouTube automatically creates closed captions that you can update.
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** YouTube provides instructions for [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2734705?hl=en editing your closed captions]
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** YouTube also provides instructions for [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2734796?hl=en&ref_topic=7296214 uploading your script] to generate closed captions
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===How do I link to or display a video in Sakai===
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* How do I link to a video in Sakai? [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Tools:_Screencasting#How_do_you_add_a_screencast_.28or_video.29_to_Sakai.3F Steps to Link to a video in Sakai]
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* How do I display my video in Sakai?  [https://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Display_a_Snagit_video_in_Sakai Display your YouTube video in Sakai using the Embed Code]
  
 
===Resources===
 
===Resources===
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Screencast-O-Matic [http://feedback.screencast-o-matic.com/ Feedback and Support]
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* Screencast-O-Matic [http://feedback.screencast-o-matic.com/ Feedback and Support]
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* What do you get with the [http://screencast-o-matic.com/gopro Paid Screencast-O-Matic plans?]
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* Audio Issues? [http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-change-default-playback-recording-audio-device How to change the default playback and recording audio device in Windows]
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* Teaching in Higher Ed: [http://teachinginhighered.com/2018/04/19/screencasting/ Getting the Most from Screencasting]
  
 
===YouTube Tips===
 
===YouTube Tips===
 
* [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/157177?hl=en How do I change the privacy of my YouTube videos?]
 
* [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/157177?hl=en How do I change the privacy of my YouTube videos?]
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* How do I [http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/01/5-things-every-teacher-should-be-able-to-do-on-YouTube.html edit a video, or add subtitles, annotations, and music to a video?]
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* How do I [https://support.google.com/youtube/topic/9257530?hl=en&ref_topic=9257610 edit videos, change settings and add music to a video?]
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* How do I display my video in Sakai, if I don't use Lessons "Add Multimedia"?  [[Media:Display_your_video_in_Sakai_using_the_embed_code.pdf|Display your YouTube video in Sakai using the Embed Code]]
 
 
* How do I  [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/71673?hl=en upload a video longer than 15 minutes?]
 
* How do I  [https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/71673?hl=en upload a video longer than 15 minutes?]
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Latest revision as of 16:21, 12 September 2019

Link to Screencast-O-Matic Home Page

Screencast-O-Matic

Screencast-O-Matic is a free tool you can use to record your screen or record a webcam, for a maximum of 15 minutes. In addition, you can record the screen, and display a small picture of yourself (via a webcam). This is sometimes referred to as creating a "picture in a picture". Screencast-O-Matic works on Windows PCs and Macs. Videos can be published to Screencast-O-Matic or YouTube.

How do instructors use it?

  • Create short "selfie" videos to introduce themselves to their students, to introduce a topic, or to clarify a concept or assignment
  • Provide tours of the “online” parts of their class
  • Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments
  • Provide feedback

What hardware do you need?

  • A microphone (or headset) for recording audio
  • A webcam (if you want to record your face and not just your screen)
  • Computer speakers (or headset) to hear audio

How do you install Screencast-O-Matic?

Here are the instructions for installing Screencast-O-Matic on a Windows 10 pc, using the Firefox web browser.

  • Note: You can also use Screencast-O-Matic with Chrome and on a Mac.
  1. Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: http://screencast-o-matic.com/home
  2. Click on the Start Recording for Free button
  3. Click on the Launch Free Recorder button
    1. It will try to Launch the Recorder (you'll have to click on a button/link on a pop-up/dialog box to start it)
    2. Otherwise, click on the Download link and follow instructions

How do you record with Screencast-O-Matic?

  • Write a script, so you know what to say, and use the script to upload captions and/or provide a transcript
  • Here's a short video demonstrating how to record a video using Screencast-O-Matic:
  • Here's another video demonstrating how to use both the free and deluxe recorders and video editor

Where can you upload your videos?

We recommend that you upload your videos to YouTube. Why?

How do I link to or display a video in Sakai

Resources

YouTube Tips


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