Screencast-O-Matic

Getting Started:

In order to use Screencast-O-Matic, one needs to go to https://screencast-o-matic.com/ and download it by clicking the Start Recording option. Login is also possible by clicking the Sign Up option. Tutorials have been given in the tutorials option of the upper right side of the website to make the use easier- https://screencast-o-matic.com/.


Using Screencast-O-Matic:
The following video has been made by me to show you how to download Screencast-O-Matic and to record screen of your computer using this software.

Advantages:

1. A free version is available. Therefore, students or teachers can use it for recording speech or for giving spoken feedback.

2. The three different types of recording- only the screen, screen and the webcam, the webcam only give a lot of choices that the teachers can use according to the purpose.

Limitations:

1. Editing video opportunity can only be found if the user becomes a paid subscriber and pays 15 dollars a year. The free version does not allow the user to edit the video.

2. The free version only allows to record a speech for 10 minutes. So, if someone needs to record for more time, the free version might not be a good option. In that case, the user needs to pay for Screencast-O-Matic or use other screen capturing software.

Sample Activity:

1. Digital storytelling activity can be given to the students as a project. They can use a lot of slides and pictures and make a short video assignment by recording the slides.

2. The teacher can make short instructional videos of showing or explaining the content to the student. The main advantage of this is that if the teacher saves the recording, then the same video can be used in similar circumstances again.

3. Oral feedback on any written document can easily be given if the teacher opens the Microsoft Word document, opens Screencast-O-Matic and records the feedback on that written assignment.

Using in Bangladesh:

In Bangladesh, students can be asked to record and submit digital presentation as part of a speaking activity. They can use Screencast-O-Matic. They can use blog to keep and share a portfolio of recordings with other students. The teacher can also give recorded oral feedback on this type of project work. The recorded speech helps to reflect on pronunciation, intonation, stress of the speech. Therefore, in the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context of Bangladesh, Screencast-O-Matic can help both teachers and students to reflect on the delivery of their speech.  

Disclaimer:

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