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Screencast o Matic

Screencast-o-matic is a free online tool that allows users to record their computer screen, webcam, or both simultaneously. It can be used to create video announcements, tutorials, mini-lectures, and to provide feedback on assignments. The tool guides users to download a launcher, select recording options, and publish recordings online or save them locally. Instructors are recommended to prepare a script in advance and limit recordings to the 15 minute maximum for the free version of the tool.

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Screencast o Matic

Screencast-o-matic is a free online tool that allows users to record their computer screen, webcam, or both simultaneously. It can be used to create video announcements, tutorials, mini-lectures, and to provide feedback on assignments. The tool guides users to download a launcher, select recording options, and publish recordings online or save them locally. Instructors are recommended to prepare a script in advance and limit recordings to the 15 minute maximum for the free version of the tool.

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Screencast-o-matic

Screencast-o-matic is a free web-based program that allows you to record your screen, your
webcam or record both your screen and your webcam. This program is useful to provide video
announcements, tutorials, taped mini-lectures and assignment feedback.

Getting Started
Please follow the steps outlined below to get started with Screencast-o-matic.
1. Go to screencast-o-matic.com.
2. Click on the blue Start Recording tab. If this is the first time using screencast-o-matic,
you will be prompted to download the recording launcher.
3. Click the download and install this on your computer. Once the download is complete,
click try again. This download will only need to be completed the first time you use
screencast-o-matic.

Recording with Screencast-o-matic


After you have launched Screencast-o-matic please follow the steps outlined below:
1. Choose whether to use the webcam, screen or both-this will be dependent on the
recording needs.
2. Choose the size of your recording area. Anything within the dotted line will recording.
You can move the dotted line box by clicking and dragging on the corners.
3. Check the narration by clicking on the narration button and then selecting the microphone
that you will be using. After selecting your audio, make sure the green bar is moving
when you speak into your microphone. If the green bar is not moving, your audio is not
yet connected.
4. To start recording click to red record button.
5. When you are done recording or feel you messed up or need a small break, click on the
pause button at the bottom. If you messed up you can rewind using the recording bar at
the bottom and find the place where you would like to start over from to continue. You
can also start where the last pause was. If you do not like any of your recording, you can
start over entirely by hitting the little trashcan item.
6. When you are finished recording your video click done.

The video below is created by the Cii for the student perspective, but explains the steps outlined above
(as well as in the publishing section below).
Publishing Your Recording
There are 3 options with the Screencast-o-matic free account 1) Save it to your computer as an
MP4 file 2) Upload to Screencast-o-matic or 3) Upload to Youtube.

To upload to Youtube:
1. Click the Upload to Youtube link.
2. Sync your YouTube and Screencast-o-matic account.
3. Choose your various publishing option prior to selecting the green Publish button.
4. Once the upload is complete, you will see a green check mark next to the title of your
video.
5. You can view your video on Youtube by clicking open upload, or you can copy and post
the link into the appropriate page.

Uses of Screencast-o-matic
Video Announcements
In Online coursework, it is helpful for students to see their instructors throughout the class.
Screencast-o-matic can be used on a regular basis to create video announcement. As an
instructor, you may decide to create a weekly announcement-reviewing the locations of the
assignments, as well as discussing assignment expectations. Or, you may decide to use
screencast-o-matic to create an introduction video for your students to view.

Mini-Lecture
The Screencast-o-matic tool may also be used if you would like to create a mini-lecture for your
class. Perhaps the discussion board has brought up a certain topic, that you would like to expand
upon as the instructor, screencast-o-matic, will allow you to create this presentation (as long as it
is under 15 minutes). After you complete your recording, you are able to share your additional
thoughts and insights with the class.

Tutorial
Often students become confused with some of the features of the Learning Management System
(LMS). In this case, you as the instructor can create a tutorial that will guide the student through
the problematic areas. The student will be able to video your video to help with this problem
(whether it be locating an assignment, figuring out a feature on Blackboard, etc.).
Feedback on an Assignment
You may decide to use Screencast-o-matic to provide feedback in an assignment. To do this, you
will open the document you wish to provide feedback, and then open Screencast-o-matic. Once
you click record, go throughout your document and record comments as needed throughout the
document review. Next, decide how you want to publish your document (see above).

The video created by the Cii details how to provide feedback using Screencast-o-matic:

**It should be noted that the Video Everywhere tool no longer exists on Blackboard. You can instead
utilize the Mashup button or the Insert/Embedded Media tab to post your video. For the Mashup
button, simply click on the button and then go to the Youtube video option. Once you see your video hit
the “insert” button. At that point you will be directed to another page. Enter your Youtube link, chose
your preference and hit submit. Your video should now be posted. For the Insert/Embedded Media
option, you will be taken to another page. Copy and paste your Youtube link, select your options and hit
submit. Your video feedback is now ready to be submitted.

Recommendations
 Create a script or outline prior to recording.
 Practice running through the content of your script, so you feel comfortable with the
material.
 Test the sound to ensure the audio is working effectively and is ready to hear.
 The free screencast-o-matic application you can record up to a 15 minute video, be
prepared to limit your video within this time frame.

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