Screencast-O-Matic
http://screencast-o-matic.com/
Screencast-O-Matic is software that allows the user to create a screencast, which is essentially a digital recording of their computer screen output and often includes audio. This software is web based so you do need java installed but is very simply to use and you can start recording very quickly.
Screencast-O-Matic can be used to help demonstrate and teach different aspects of curriculum such as software features in a program for example: how to edit a picture in Adobe Photoshop for a photography lesson or doing a screen casting of your PowerPoint presentation with your audio added.
By recording videos you can explain content, vocabulary, basic principles in a format students can reflect on at their own pace as they can pause, rewind or re-watch the material at a later date, this can improve student engagement, achievement and understanding.
Screencast-O-Matic can remove some of the barriers students may face if they students missed the class for instance or if they want to refresh on course content, students with visual and/or auditory disabilities may benefit from re-watching the lesson. Screencasts allow you to deliver the same high quality lesson repeatedly whilst also adding an active visual element to resources outside of the classroom.
According to Screencasr-O-Matic’s terms of service they don’t have a required age of use. The software was designed to be used by anyone and everyone, great software for the classroom and education environment!
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