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==Screencast-O-Matic== | ==Screencast-O-Matic== | ||
| − | Screencast-O-Matic is a free tool you can use to record your screen or record a | + | 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 YouTube. |
===How do instructors use Screencasts?=== | ===How do instructors use Screencasts?=== | ||
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* Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio | * Use a microphone, headset, or webcam for recording audio | ||
* Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio | * Use your computer speakers or headset to listen to audio | ||
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| + | ===What can I do with Screencast-O-Matic=== | ||
| + | Here's a [http://screencast-o-matic.com/home short video] introducing you to Screencast-O-Matic. | ||
===How do you Set-up Screencast-O-Matic?=== | ===How do you Set-up Screencast-O-Matic?=== | ||
| − | * You'll need to install the software | + | * You'll need to install the software. Otherwise, your computer must have Java installed and set-up, and many computers block Java. |
| − | * To install the software: | + | * To install the software (on Windows, I suggest you use Firefox or Chrome): |
** 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, you could give permission to it to run. Otherwise, | + | ** 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: |
| + | *** 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. | ||
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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 PC's. Videos can be published to 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 I 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. Otherwise, your computer must have Java installed and set-up, and many computers block Java.
- To install the software (on Windows, I suggest you use Firefox or Chrome):
- 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, you could give permission to it to run. Otherwise 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.
