Lesson Objective:

Participants will be able to utilize screen recording applications like Screencastify to record their screen and/or their faces.

Introduction

What do you notice about this picture?

You probably notices this giant glare on the computer screen. This is what can happen when you try and record your computer screen with a camera. Thankfully, there are now many free websites and Google Chrome extensions that allow you to record your screen without ever having to turn on a camera.

Digital Resources

Here is a list of screen recording resources with their pros and cons:

Resource	Pros	Cons
screencastify	In app video editing capability	Can only record 5 minute videos at a time with free version
Loom	In app video editing capability	Can only record 5 minute videos at a time with free version
Record Screen	No account necessary	Have to download videos to save
VidYard	Unlimited Recordings	Have to make an account

How to Use

Regardless of which resource you choose to do your screen recording with, it is sure to have these 3 features.

1. Record just screen/window

With this feature you can choose to record your whole screen or just one application window. If you choose to record your entire screen, once you press record anything that appears on your screen and any changes you make to your screen will be recorded. If you choose to record just one window, only that window will be captured on video.

2. Record screen and webcam

With this feature the screen or application window you select will be recorded at the same time as your face. When you start to record, your computer's webcam will activate, recording you and your screen at the same time. Your webcam video will be positioned in the corner of your screen. On some screen recording software you can choose where on screen your webcam video will be positioned; other softwares will have a pre-determined place where the video will appear.

If you are choosing this option make sure to check out the section about lighting in Lesson 1 of this unit to make sure your webcam video footage is clear and well lit.

3. Record just webcam

Most screen recording software will also give you the option to film yourself through your webcam without recording your screen at all. If you want to use this option make sure to check out Lesson 1 from this unit to learn how to create an ideal filming set up for this webcam footage to capture.

Example

One of the most famous education youtube channels that creates videos utilizing screen recording is Khan Academy. Let's watch one of their most viewed lessons. As you watch, notice how they utilize their cursor to help viewers follow along with their lesson.

If you're interested in using a digital whiteboard like the one in the Khan academy video. Check out onlinewhiteboardfree.com

Assessment

Choose 1 of the resources linked above. With your chosen resource create a ~1 minute video recording your screen and your face simultaneously. In your video attempt the following:

1. Open a new application window

2. Close an application window

3. Type something

4. Say at least 1 sentence out loud

5. Wave to the camera

Progress onto Unit 2

Unit 2: Editing Your Instructional Videos