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===How do you set-up Screencast-O-Matic?=== | ===How do you set-up Screencast-O-Matic?=== | ||
* You'll need to install the software at home, or ask IT to install it at work. | * You'll need to install the software at home, or ask IT to install it at work. | ||
| − | * To install the software (on Windows, I suggest you use Firefox or Chrome). Here's the instructions for installing the software on Windows 7 using Firefox: | + | * To install the software (on Windows, I suggest you use Firefox or Chrome). Here's the instructions for installing the software on Windows 7 using the Firefox web browser: |
** Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: [http://screencast-o-matic.com/home http://screencast-o-matic.com/home] | ** Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: [http://screencast-o-matic.com/home http://screencast-o-matic.com/home] | ||
** Click on the "Start Recording" button | ** Click on the "Start Recording" button | ||
** It will try to Launch the Recorder. If you have Java installed correctly and it is up-to-date, you could give permission to Java to run-but often it is not update-to-date or set up correctly. Instead, you can Download the launcher or Download the full app. | ** It will try to Launch the Recorder. If you have Java installed correctly and it is up-to-date, you could give permission to Java to run-but often it is not update-to-date or set up correctly. Instead, you can Download the launcher or Download the full app. | ||
** To download the launcher: | ** To download the launcher: | ||
| − | + | *** In the middle of the web page, click on the Download launcher link | |
| − | + | *** Click on the dialog box for the Installer, then click on the Save File button | |
| − | + | *** In the upper right area of your Firefox toolbar, click on the down-facing blue download button | |
| − | + | *** Click on the Install file, then click on the "Run" button; you'll receive a pop-up letting you know the Screen Recorder is ready. | |
| − | + | *** In the middle of the web page, you'll see the message "Download Started!", below it, click on the "try again" link; | |
| − | + | you'll see a pop-up window, click "OK"; you'll now see the Recorder appear. | |
| − | + | * To restart it: | |
| − | + | ** Click on the Home button on the [http://screencast-o-matic.com/home Screencast-o-Matic web page] | |
| − | + | ** Click on the Start Recording button | |
| − | + | ** Click OK on the pop-up | |
| − | *** 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" | + | * Otherwise, to Download the full app: |
| + | ** 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" | ||
*** 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". | *** 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". | ||
| − | ** You're now ready to record your screen or use your webcam to create a video recording. | + | *** You're now ready to record your screen or use your webcam to create a video recording. |
===Resources=== | ===Resources=== | ||
Revision as of 15:27, 27 June 2016
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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 PC's and Mac's. Videos can be published to Screencast-O-Matic or YouTube.
How do instructors use Screencasts?
- Instructors introduce themselves to their students
- Provide tours of the “online” parts of their class
- Explain concepts and demonstrate how to perform math, science or computer lab assignments
- Provide Grading/Feedback
What hardware do you need?
- Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio
- Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio
What can you do with Screencast-O-Matic?
Here's a short video introducing you to Screencast-O-Matic.
How do you set-up Screencast-O-Matic?
- You'll need to install the software at home, or ask IT to install it at work.
- To install the software (on Windows, I suggest you use Firefox or Chrome). Here's the instructions for installing the software on Windows 7 using the Firefox web browser:
- Go to the Screencast-O-Matic home page: http://screencast-o-matic.com/home
- Click on the "Start Recording" button
- It will try to Launch the Recorder. If you have Java installed correctly and it is up-to-date, you could give permission to Java to run-but often it is not update-to-date or set up correctly. Instead, you can Download the launcher or Download the full app.
- To download the launcher:
- In the middle of the web page, click on the Download launcher link
- Click on the dialog box for the Installer, then click on the Save File button
- In the upper right area of your Firefox toolbar, click on the down-facing blue download button
- Click on the Install file, then click on the "Run" button; you'll receive a pop-up letting you know the Screen Recorder is ready.
- In the middle of the web page, you'll see the message "Download Started!", below it, click on the "try again" link;
you'll see a pop-up window, click "OK"; you'll now see the Recorder appear.
- To restart it:
- Click on the Home button on the Screencast-o-Matic web page
- Click on the Start Recording button
- Click OK on the pop-up
- Otherwise, to Download the full app:
- 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"
- 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".
- You're now ready to record your screen or use your webcam to create a video recording.
- 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"
Resources
- Screencast-O-Matic Feedback and Support
- What do you get with the Pro Recorder?
YouTube Tips
- How do I change the privacy of my YouTube videos?
- How do I edit a video, or add subtitles, annotations, and music to a video?
- How do I display my video in Sakai, if I don't use Lessons "Add Multimedia"? Display your YouTube video in Sakai using the Embed Code
- How do I upload a video longer than 15 minutes?
