Screencast-O-Matic

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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, follow these Screencast-O-Matic Install Instructions to either Download the launcher or Download the full app

Resources

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