Screencast-O-Matic is a screen-capture service that has a highly functional free version, and a powerful and easy subscription plan that doesn’t break the bank. If you use, or wish to Screencast-O-Matic Logouse, screen capture technology, for flipping your class for example, please try this tool. You can record your screen, yourself, or both, and alternate between cameras. With subscription you gain access to point-and-click editing tools that are simply easy to use.

Simple Uses?

Oh, if you flip, please look at Screencast-O-Matic. Pay the $15, get the editing and distribution functions, and have fun.

Do I Plan To Use It?

Maybe. I do not flip at this point, but I do create multimedia pieces to establish context when the class is investigating primary source documents. I can see myself playing with Screencast-O-Matic. Certainly, if I need screen capture I will go to this service. IF I need bells and whistles, I will spend the $15 for a year’s license. In fact, the more I think of it, the more I want to find a use for this service. I love it!

Commitment And Learning Curve

Medium-High

Best For

MS/HS

Cost

Basic tools are free Pro is $15/year, very reasonable if you use it consistently, and you gain: No watermark when publishing Recording time limited only by local disk space (Screencast-O-Matic uploads limited to 15 min per upload unless you have Premium Hosting) Hosted in HD and supports playback on most mobile devices Publish to Google Drive, Vimeo, Box, and Dropbox Publish Screen Shots Editing tools Scripts tool Screen Shot tool Record system audio on Win Vista/7/8 Webcam Only Recording Draw & Zoom while recording

Website

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/