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MacBook screen recording gives students a simple way to capture their thinking in real time. Learners can record their screen while explaining a math problem, narrating a presentation, or demonstrating how to navigate a website, creating clear, visual proof of learning that can easily be shared with teachers.
Directions
Directions
Step 1:
Step 1:
Access the screen recording toolbar by pressing Shift+Cmd+5.
Step 2:
Step 2:
Select the recording type from the Toolbar.
Step 3:
Step 3:
Select Options to control recording—for example, set the save location of the screen recording or include the pointer or clicks in the screen recording.
Step 4:
Step 4:
Select Record.
Step 5:
Step 5:
To stop the recording, select the Stop Recording icon in the menu bar (in the top right of the screen).
Step 6:
Step 6:
Locate the recording in Finder:
The recording saves automatically; Mac uses the name "Screen Recording date at time.mov".
Resources
Resources
Last Edited: August 27, 2026
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