Course Overview
Course Overview
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In this course, participants will learn about the free screencasting tool: Screencast-o-Matic. Screencasting is the practice of recording one’s computer screen to capture actions and narration for the purpose of creating how-to-videos, publishing welcome information, recording lessons, and more! During this session, participants will explore the actions and functions built into Screencast-o-Matic, including the ability to directly publish to YouTube or Google Classroom. This session will focus on the free features of Screencast-O-Matic.
All FWISD educators are welcome to attend this beginner-level session.
Level: Beginner
FLEX ELECTIVE CREDIT: 1
CPE CREDIT: 1
Please note that there may be some practice steps included below. These are not required to receive credit for this course. Credit is granted to participants who score a minimum of 80% on the Course Assessment.
Please note that there may be some practice steps included below. These are not required to receive credit for this course. Credit is granted to participants who score a minimum of 80% on the Course Assessment.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to...
By the end of this course, you will be able to...
Identify classroom applications of screencasting.
Identify best practices for screencasting.
Launch the free recorder.
Record a basic screencast.
Share the screencast with others.
Guiding Questions
Guiding Questions
What is a screencast? What is Screencast-O-Matic?
How do I access Screencast-O-Matic?
As a teacher, how can I use Screencast-O-Matic?
How can my students use Screencast-O-Matic?
What are best practices for screencasting?
How can I share my Screencast-O-Matic recordings?
Read the information for an introduction to video recording and to learn more about the best practices for creating instructional videos.
To view the Best Practices in a new tab, click the button in the top right corner that looks like this:
Introduction to Video Creation
Introduction to Video Creation
There are many tools that allow teachers to create instructional videos. Many of these tools are screen recorders with a built in webcam option. This allows you to record the information in a computer application or your web browser, while also allowing students to see you, as you record your video. These tools allow teachers to record videos using digital whiteboards and/or online texts to explain concepts and ideas.
Some tools are desktop applications, some are web-based and some are browser extensions. Screencast-o-Matic can be launched in all three ways. It is a free tool, although it does have a premium version. This course will focus mostly on the free web-based version.
Best Practices for Creating Instructional Videos
Best Practices for Creating Instructional Videos
Watch "The Reasons Why This Teacher Uses Screencast-O-matic" to see how a teacher is using screencasting in his classroom.
Watch "Screencasting Tool: Screencast-O-matic" from FWISD EdTech about how to access and use the free Screencast-O-matic recorder.
WATCH this Beginner’s Guide from Screencast-O-Matic for a detailed demonstration of how to get started with this screencasting tool.
Navigate to Screencast-O-Matic.com. Launch the free recorder ("Start Recording for Free"), and record a short screencast to practice the skill.
Watch these videos for information on how to save and upload your video after creating it.
Save your Video as an mp4 Video File
Save your Video as an mp4 Video File
Upload your Video to YouTube
Upload your Video to YouTube
Upload your Video to Screencast-O-Matic
Upload your Video to Screencast-O-Matic
You must answer all questions correctly and receive a score of at least 80% to receive credit for this course.
👉You may retake the assessment as many times as you need in order to score 80%👈
NOTE:
You must be logged into your FWISD Google Account in order to take this assessment. In another browser window, navigate to www.fwisd.org/myfwisd and log in. If you have not used your FWISD Google Drive before, you must click on Google Drive within your MyFWISD portal in order to activate your FWISD Google connection. Once you have initiated that connection, you will be able to return to this page and click on the image above to take the assessment.
Before taking the assessment, can you answer these guiding questions?
Before taking the assessment, can you answer these guiding questions?
What is a screencast? What is Screencast-O-Matic?
How do I access Screencast-O-Matic?
As a teacher, how can I use Screencast-O-Matic?
How can my students use Screencast-O-Matic?
What are best practices for screencasting?
How can I share my Screencast-O-Matic recordings?
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