Eclectic Technology

EmergingEdTech has been running a Try-a-Tool-a-Week Challenge and this week Screencast-O-Matic is the tool of the week. If you have not used this tool and are interested in doing screencasting (also known as screen capture) take the time to review this video.

The free version allows you to record up to 15 minutes, but you cannot edit the film. There is a paid version for $15 per year, which allows for editing and unlimited length! Screencast-O-Matic may be used as a web app, or you can download it (PC and Mac).

This post is another example of the "Bitesize" PD that Fractus Learning offers. Screencast-O-Matic allows you to create videos a presentation that is on your computer. It is easy to use, and their is both a free version and a premium version. The sections covered in this post are:

1. Instructional walkthroughs

2. Record presentations and slides

3. Flipped lessons

4. Student guides

5. The power of post-processing

In addition there is a short video that provides and overview and links and next steps which provides tutorials about Screencast-O-Matic, flipped learning, assessment and more.

As mobile devices come into our classrooms we need to provide opportunities for students to create formative assessments that show their process of learning. You may have a tablet, an iPad or SmartPhone...and all of the have the ability to record, be it an image, video, screencast or screenshot.

You will also find examples of what a 5th grade student might have done in a math unit.