Chrome Extension
5 minute recording time limit (not a bad thing--do recordings in small chunks!)
Allows you to embed your webcam in the screencast--let students see YOU!
Easy tools for annotation and editing.
Saves directly to Google Drive
Mac Application
Access via Launchpad or Applications in Finder
Allows for full or partial screen recording, audio, and/or webcam recording
Unlimited recording time, but consider file size for uploading and attention span
Click HERE for getting started information.
No great option for embedding yourself in screencast.
Chrome Extension
Pro Account FREE for Educators
Direct link to videos stored on Loom site
Allows for longer recording time
Embed your webcam in the screencast--let students see YOU!
Great for recording step-by-step problems, drawings, diagrams, and other instruction best done by hand.
Directions for recording with your document camera using a flash drive.
Did you know you can put a flash drive in your teacher table and will connect to your computer?
WeVideo
All staff and students in SJPS have access to WeVideo for Schools PAID subscription. To get started with WeVideo, follow the steps below.
Go to www.wevideo.com
Click the SIGN IN button in the upper right.
Click the SIGN IN with Google and use your @stjoebears account.
Check out THIS DOCUMENT for basic video creation.
Visit the WeVideo Educator Idea Hub for inspiration.
More Resources
EDU Paths Course
60 minutes
1 SCECH Credit
If you have never created a screencast before, this is a great introductory course to help you get started.
Register for an account on EDUPaths to get started