Pros
- Can be used with Chrome, Mac, and Windows
- Web based or desktop version
- Free Account
- Easy to use
- Option to record screen only, webcam, or both
- Scripted Video
- Allows saving on Video File, Screencast-O-Matic, Google Drive, or YouTube
- Pause, record, or rerecord as many times as needed
- Capture Screenshot
Cons
- Membership required to edit videos
- Free account 15 minute time limit on videos
- Requires internet
Pros
- Free Account
- Easy to use
- Creates videos, GIF, PNG
- Great for beginners
- Different options to share (YouTube, MP4, Twitter
Cons
- Program needs to be downloaded to computer
- Simple not a lot of features
- Not available for Chromes
- 15 days free trail
- Requires internet
Conclusion:
Even though creating an account in TechSmith was easy, the free trial is only for 15 days. I prefer Screencast-O-Matic. It is easy to use, has excellent features, and the website offers tutorials for first-time users.
Yesenia, I also had a great experience with Screencast-o-matic. I think it is a great tool for educators to be familiar with. I wish I had known about it sooner! As a teacher, I always have parents telling me that the links I post do not work or that their student is having trouble logging onto the school account. Creating short instructional videos to explain how to save, upload, or locate class work would save me a lot of time. As a future librarian, I will definitely use screencasts for short instructional videos for both teachers and students to utilize.I loved your example of recording yourself reading questions and answers for students who need that accommodation for testing. What a great idea! Thank you for sharing!
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