Screencast-O-Matic

Screencast-O-Matic is the original online screen recorder for one-click recording from your browser on Windows or Mac with no install for FREE! This software will allow 15 minutes of record that can be directly posted to youtube.

**Warning: You will need to connect to the student network for this site to properly load.

Instructional video - Using Screencast-O-Matic

Hint: After you click on the link above you will need to change the video to a higher quality to enable to to play properly. In the lower right corner click on the small gear icon. Select 720P.

Why would you use screen capture software in the classroom?

Introducing a new topic - the video is use to reinforce the skill at home or on a device.
Record a difficult experiment or demonstration that can be view later.
Demonstrate how access documents and upload assignments in moodle.

The list is endless. It will change over time due to the needs of your class.

Additional Resources
How to use Screen-Cast-O-Matic and upload to YouTube.

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