Using Screencasts in the Classroom
Teachers, librarians, administrators, and students can benefit using screencasts. Here are a few ways screencasts can be used:
- Students can create tutorials or presentations to share their learning.
- A screencast can reinforce basic concepts.
- Teachers can share their instructions when they are absent.
- Administrators can share information prior to a meeting.
- Students can create content using a digital tool and then narrate their story in a screencast.
Screencast-O-Matic
The first video I used Screencast-O-Matic to record how to create a book talk using google slides. Before you can start recording, it does ask that you download the app to your computer. I was able to adjust the screen of what I wanted to capture and record. The free version only captures narration, but you can upgrade to capture computer audio. Screen-O-Matic allows you to take a screenshot or create a video by recording your screen, webcam, or both. After I was done recording, I had options to edit my video, save video, upload to Screen-O-Matic, upload to YouTube, or upload to Google Drive. I chose to upload to my Google Drive and noticed it did take a few minutes to publish the video. When it was complete, Google still needed to process the video before I could access it through the Drive. I did have the option to download to the computer. I noticed you do have to upgrade to manage your video projects, see past uploads, and edit videos.Loom
The second video I used Loom to record how to place books on hold using Destiny. Loom allows you to record your face, just the screen, or both with audio. You are able to download your video, embed it, or share via a URL. Loom offers a Pro Version which is free for teachers and students. With loom, you can make an unlimited number of 45 minute videos on the free education account. Loom can be used via a Chrome extension, desktop app as well as an iOS app.
Conclusion
In the end, after using Screen-O-Matic and Loom, I really liked Screen-O-Matic due to its ease to use the screen recorder that enables you to capture any area of your screen. For student use, I like the 15 minute limit that you are able to record. This will ensure students are using the most important information to get their ideas across. I also liked the highlighted cursors which made it easier for your audience to follow along.
In the end, after using Screen-O-Matic and Loom, I really liked Screen-O-Matic due to its ease to use the screen recorder that enables you to capture any area of your screen. For student use, I like the 15 minute limit that you are able to record. This will ensure students are using the most important information to get their ideas across. I also liked the highlighted cursors which made it easier for your audience to follow along.
I had never used Screencastomatic before but now I've come to see the benefits of this screen casting teaching tool. Screencastomatic allows for 15 minutes of recording, which is a higher amount of time versus other screencasting creator sites (free versions). This was a real positive for me.
ReplyDeleteAs future librarians, we can utilize screencasts to record videos of how to access the online catalogs and databases.
I like your idea of having students use the screencasts to narrate their digital work. I have never thought of having the students use it, just myself. This is also good for students who may be shy to present in front of an audience but allows them to still share their ideas and thinking. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI also liked screencast o matic for its longer recording time.
Thank you for your concise blog...I appreciate your intentional reviews. The mention about using it as a student-led tool is great and useful for my classroom.
ReplyDeleteScreencast are super helpful and great for the students to show them how to navigate resources in the library. Great job on your screencast!
ReplyDeleteLoved your video about how to create a book talk using Google Slides! I also liked your idea to let students use a screencast application to narrate their own ideas or coursework.
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