Screencasting is a way to record a video of your computer screen. It is a great tool to record lessons, presentations, and tutorials. You can use your webcam to customize your video. They are easy to make and can be easily shared.
Loom was my favorite to use. I felt that it was the most user-friendly. It is free and you can create an account through your google drive. I love this because it will put your videos into your drive making it even easier to share. All you have to do is download the extension and you are able to begin your videos. Loom has some amazing features. You are able to record videos or your screen, webcam, or both. Once you record your video, you can edit the size by cutting out parts you don't need. There are also drawing tools and emoji tools. With the free account, there is a five minute limit, however, with an educator account you can record videos up to thirty-five minutes long. As I was learning about this and recording my practice video, I was planning out all of the different ways that I could use this screencast in the classroom. I can't wait to explore even more and practice using the features.
https://www.loom.com/share/b764fabb59104bd7ad6341ee7002ccc9
Screencastify is another way to create videos using your screen and webcam. Like Loom, you can sign in through your Google Drive and use the extension to begin recording. It is free as long as your videos are under five minutes. Screencastify also offers excellent features. You are able to trim your videos and easily share them. It also has a new feature called Interactive Questions. This allows you to engage and assess students by adding questions during your video. Students are able to get immediate feedback. There is also an Analytics feature that allows you to view student engagement by listing everyone who has watched the video. It will also tell you the number of views your video has had.
https://watch.screencastify.com/v/NNxRC0lYDV4lQHcjoyE1
Someone else knows Loom?! I was beginning to think no one else had ever heard of Loom.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great? Being a Google extension, it's so easy to just click and get started. However, I'm learning that Screencastify has more bells and whistles. Thank you for your take on these programs!
I'm a Screencastify junkie, but I am going to try Loom - I like that it's a Google extension as well, so our students can utilize it on the Chromebooks at school without issue. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of Loom before, but I do love me some Screencastify. I discovered that one, but was first introduced to Screencast-O-matic. It was a lifesaver for sharing lessons with students last year. I wish I had known about it in the spring of 2020. Recording myself in Zoom meets was time consuming.
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to play around with Loom! I am a big user of screencast-o-matic. It is easy to navigate and use. I will have to try out Loom considering that I am also a big Google Drive user and that would be easier for me to save and share!
ReplyDeleteLike your other commenters, I am also not aware of Loom and can't wait to try it out. Thanks for your recommendations! A Google extension that saves directly to my drive would be awesome!
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