Screencast-o-matic has to be one of my favorite online tools. I probably use it as much or more than any other. Well today you're going to learn how easy it is to create screencasts. "So why do screencasts?" you might be asking yourself and that's a good question. The reason I do screencasts is to make tutorials for my students. If you want to explain how to do something, instead of using just text, why not create as video? Videos are all screencast are. They can be very simple or rather elaborate. Don't worry, we're going to use just the basics. So to begin, go to http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ and create a free account.
Won't to see one of my simple screencasts? Well you probably already have if you've seen any of my tutorials. I've included one of them below. Click on it and see what you think.
NOTE:
First, the dotted box can be changed to whatever size you desire. Secondly, you can pause your recording and restart it. This is how I record PPT presentations. I record one slide, pause, open up another slide and then start recording again. Thirdly, I've recorded on Google Chrome without any problems. However, if one browser doesn't work, try another one. Lastly, once you start recording with one size box, you can't change midstream to another size. I do all my screencasts on my laptop which has a webcam and microphone.
ASSIGNMENT SEVEN:
Decide on what you want to do your screencast. I would suggest something that pertains to one of the subjects that you teach. You may use just one image; however, personally I think this might be somewhat boring. This is why I do lots of mine in PowerPoint. I can use as many slides as I like. They may contain text or photos or both. Remember, that there is a fifteen minute limit, but I don't think any of you will do one that long for the first time. Once recorded, save it to the Screencast-o-matic webpage and send me the URL for your video. That's it. As always, if you need help, contact me.
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