Embedded Files
There are several sets of materials below. Review the whole page for information and then decide which one best fits your classroom needs.
ActiveInspire
If you don't have ActiveInspire on your CMS issued device, please contact Mr. Dickerson. He'll work with downtown to get you a copy. (Just learned only the CMS engineer can install it. That won't happen with the current crisis.)
Learn Promethean: Screen Recorder in ActivInspire (Links to an external site.)
Here is a YouTube video of how to screen record in ActivInspire.
ActivInsprire has a built-in screen recorder. It is best to use your laptop because you have the built in microphone and a touch screen. By using the touchscreen, you can record all of your interactions with the screen as if you were teaching in your classroom on the board.
Techsmith page (immediately below) has an entire blog dedicated to online recording.
Screen Casting and Desktop Recording
How to Make a Video in PowerPoint (Links to an external site.)
PowerPoint allows you to Export your ppt as a movie with all of your transitions and narrations. What is nice about PowerPoint is that you can record narration on each slide without having to start the entire recording session over if you make a mistake.
Read Write for Google – using the Text to Speech Tool
Students have the Read Write for Google tool enabled on their Chrome Browser extensions. This is frequently used for EC, 504, ELL modifications.
Microsoft's Immersive Reader's Program (Links to an external site.)
Provides diverse learners a less distracting way of read aloud accommodations with Word 365 documents.
Screencastify (Links to an external site.)
An Introduction to Screencastify (Links to an external site.)
This is a free extension that can be added to your Chrome Browser. The free version only let's you create short videos but that is best for student learning giving chunks of information.
We are currently investigating a school wide purchase. It is best to use your laptops or a Chromebook since they have built in microphones. AK Technology Services currently does not have a supply of microphones but I believe we ordered some recently.
Recording Videos in Canvas (Links to an external site.)
How do I record a video using the Rich Content Editor as an instructor? (Links to an external site.)
You can record directly into the Canvas platform. This is best done with the use of your laptop as there is a built in microphone and camera.
Creating Video Content – Using Problem Steps Recorder
Using Problem Steps Recorder with Office 365 (Links to an external site.)
Windows Problem Step Recorder on the Computer (Links to an external site.)
Watch the How-to Video (Links to an external site.)
Problem Steps Recorder is located in your Windows 10 program files. It is a recording tool that allows you to record in step-by-step format.
Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder (Links to an external site.)
YouTube How-To (Links to an external site.)
Google Chrome Browser extension that is excellent and FREE!
Make Powerpoints into Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8JV3w4TOVw
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