Loom Description: Loom is a screen recorder (and camera) tool for computers. It is quick to install and easy to use.
Cost: Free. There are more plan options to view here: https://www.loom.com/pricing.
Pedagogical Uses:
Idea 1: Record lessons for flipped classroom models.
Idea 2: Share a presentation with screen and camera recording for back to school information.
Idea 3: Read a book through loom and share with students.
Teachers should use loom because it was a quick add on to Chrome and is accessible on the extensions button. Also, it has very clear tools to use for screen recording. The videos save automatically and can be downloaded or shared with others. There is an option to add teammates to make videos together, too. It is a great screen recording tool!
ISTE Standards
Teacher Standards:
#4 - Collaborator: 4c. Use collaborative tools to expand students' authentic, real-world learning experiences by engaging virtually with experts, teams and students, locally and globally.
#5 - Designer: 5b. Design authentic learning activities that align with content area standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize active, deep learning.
Student Standards:
#6 - Creative Communicator: 6b. Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.
Team workspace.
Instant editing.
Viewer insights.
Free version only allows a 5 minute video.