When I am recording a review video for my class, I like to open up One Note with a tab for each thing I need to cover and then turn on Screencast-o-matic. Screencasting Step 2: Plan Your Points (One Note) One Note for Planning and Writing If you're nervous, watch their videos because they walk you right through it. Just go to Screencast-o-matic and click “start recording.” Do check your microphone. While I've used lots of apps for Screencasting, my go-to now is Screencast-o-matic just because I can have it on any computer anywhere (it uses Java.) (I also don't have it in my budget purchase Camtasia right now.) (Remember that if you're on an iPad you'll want to use something like Explain Everything or another app, but we're talking computers today.) Why I Use Screencast-o-matic Touch screen is nice because you can write on the screen more quickly than using your mouse but it isn't required. If you don't have a Microsoft Surface, don't worry, just use your screen on any computer to record what is happening and talk into the microphone. It is also great because we have PC's in my classroom and I want the screen to look familiar. I take the keyboard off and lay it on my desk and run screencastomatic.

(And no, I'm not sponsored by Microsoft.) I always have it open and on my desk. My favorite screencasting computer is my Microsoft Surface Pro. Before you set up, make sure that you can run the program on your computer. Go to the website and click Start Recording and just test it out. Screencast-o-matic can be used on any computer. How to Screencast in 3 Simple Steps Screencasting Step 1: Pick a Computer and Play Let's talk about how it can be used in your classroom to quickly record screencasts. Do you need to screencast but you're not sure how to start? Let's solve that problem right now. There's a simple tool that works on any PC or computer with a web browser.

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