how to use screencast o-matic
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Screencast-O-Matic , YouTube & Google Classroom
Spencer Rohlinger and
Jeanette Wardlow
Tips for the free version of Screencast-o-matic
● The free version provides the services that we are going to walk you through
● The paid version, pro-recorder, you receive multiple editing features● There is no free trial for the paid version
To Download Screencast-O-Matic
Screencast - O - Matic
You can create an account on Screencast - O - Matic and record right from the screen.
Or you can choose to download Screencast-O-Matic.
● This can be used to help supplement material for a lesson.● I use this with students who may be ahead of pace, behind, in
additional assistance with a concept.
Screencast-O-Matic
● You can:○ Upload to YouTube○ Create MP4 file○ Create WAV file
● Only allows 15 minutes of recording
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Using Screencast - O - Matic
When you open SOM you will always need to click Use FREE Version unless you purchase the Pro version.
When it Opens
● If you have a previous recording you will need to click delete.
○ Remember if you have it in YouTube, it’s not deleted!
Resize What You Want to Record● You have re-sizing handles.● What is inside the dashed lines is what
will be recorded.● You can include your entire desktop or
just a portion.
Features
Record
Microphone
Screen
Capture Size
Webcam
Screen and
Webcam
Record
● When you press record you will receive a countdown from 3 - 2 - 1 - Go! and then recording will start.
When Recording● You can pause and restart at any time.● Status bar shows time.● Pause button located to left of mic.
Starting and Stopping
● At any point you can listen to what you have captured.● You can replay from the beginning or a specific point in the video.● You can use the rewind/forward buttons to go to a different point within
your video.
Continuing● You can go to a specific point in the time bar and click record. You
will get the below screen.● It gives you 2 options. Continue and the end or start at the point you
have selected.
Tips!
1. Don’t stress!2. So what if you make a mistake!3. Talk slow and pronunciate.4. Sit in a quiet place.
What Now!● Publish to YouTube
○ Automatically upload to YouTube. ■ Usually what I do!
● Publish to a Video File○ Allows you to save file to your computer or another
location.
● You can use YouTube to put videos that correspond with lessons in your classroom.
YouTube
http://goo.gl/3iCRFV
Sign in with your Google Account
Create your own YouTube Channel
● You can do some small amounts of editing in YouTube but remember videos can only be 15 minutes long.
● There are the following options:○ Filters○ Text○ Audio
YouTube
Video Manager● Video manager
○ Allows you to see all of your videos.
Slide Annotations● Use to enhance video.● Creates text directly on your video.
Enhancements
● Stabilize● Auto-fix● Color adjustments● Slow Motion● Trim
○ cut portions of the video
How it works with ClassroomIt allows you to put a video file/YouTube right into classroom.
Getting Started● Create a new
assignment.● Click the Add YouTube
video
Copy & Paste URL● 2 options:
○ Search for a Video○ Paste URL
■ Allows you to find a
specific video quickly.