9. Using SOM
• Overview:
– Gather your materials
– Record your screencast
• Key Features
• LIVE Demo
– Edit your screencast
– Produce & Deliver your screencast
10. Gather Your Materials
• Choose a Topic
– What elements do we want to teach in each session?
– Audience: Who are they and how do we meet their
needs?
– Why does my audience need to know this?
– Start simple.
12. Gather Your Materials
• Brainstorm
– Identify the objective, procedure and steps
• Create an Outline
– This will act as a guide and structure for pre-
production
– Identify the major points and steps to be included in
the tutorial
– This outline does not need to be detailed, as much as
it needs to be comprehensive
14. Gather Your Materials
• Write the Script
– Once the content outline has been reviewed and is
solid, use it to write the script for each individual
screencast.
– The script should detail what will be said throughout
the screencast, realizing it will be edited several times
prior to producing the screen cast.
– Must be clear, concise and explicit.
16. Gather Your Materials
• Graphics
– Identify graphics to go with your script and to
include in the screen cast.
17. Gather Your Materials
• Create a Storyboard with the Script and
Identified Graphics
– PowerPoint is a great tool to use to storyboard.
– Check storyboard for accuracy of topic you are
teaching.
– Take screenshots to help you visualize.
– Add graphics that will help make your point.
– It is imperative that your script match the graphics
being described.
19. Gather Your Materials
– You need to create an account with
Screencast-O-Matic before you can complete
activities. (http://screencastomatic.com)
– You will also need a microphone/headset.
27. Save Your Screencast
• Save your video to .SOM format
• Remember where you saved your
video
• Easiest to save to .SOM “cloud”
storage
• Videos must be in .SOM format in
order to edit them
28. Do edits in this order
• Resize video
• Size to final dimensions
• Use “Keep Aspect Ratio” or presets
• Hide Mouse and/or Webcam
• Do now for entire video, or
• Do later for separate sections
29. Cut Out, Trim Around
• Cut Out
• Cut out excess/bloopers at start and end
• Cut out bloopers, “ugh”, “um” and
“mouse clicks”
• Need to record more?
• Record using “Replace Video”
• “Trim around” the section you want to
keep
30. Change Speed
• Change Speed in selected sections
• Speed up:
• Eliminate computer delay in search
• Slow down
• Slow down the recording, then re-
record a longer audio section.
31. Insert More, Add Audio
• Insert More
• Add a newly recorded (existing) section
• Record a new section directly into the
video
• Edit Audio
• Add/replace audio, or
• Export WAV file to edit
32. Zoom and Pan
• Zoom In - Show detail
• Manually set Zoom or
• Follow Mouse
• Use transition for seamless look
• Pan
• Move the “camera” around while
zoomed in
• Slow movements only!
33. Transitions
• Add at start and end of video
• Add between edits
• Multiple transition types
• Fade (choose the color)
• Collapse or Expand
• Slide left, right, top or bottom
• Preview the transitions
• Choose duration of each transition
• Use to add Titles by adding Text
34. Overlays
• Apply to sections
• Apply at an exact point with a delay
• Add Text (font, color & style)
• Blur Text
• Dim screen & add spotlight
• Add boxes
• Animate moves over time (great for scrolling)
• Animate to change size & location of items
• Fade in and out, slide box to new location
• And much, much more!
35. Recap of Key Features
– Easy-to-use interface & toolbar
– Screen & webcam videos
– Resize & reshape frame (drag)
– Media player-style toolbar
– Add Notes, captions, callouts,
– Mouse effects, remove audio
& webcam data (advanced)
– Basic editing available for free
– Publish to YouTube, Google Drive,
Vimeo, etc. or your computer: QuickTime (MP4), Flash (FLV),
Windows Media File (AVI), or Animated image (GIF)
41. Best Practices in Using Som
• Prepare your screen prior to recording
42. Best Practices in Using Som
• Select “Pause” icon while recording to
think and plan what you are going to say
next and to avoid errors.
43. Examples for Instruction
Purposes
1) Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is using it
to teach students how to use software and use
in their assignments.
2) The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching
Effectiveness at the University of Saskatchewan
is using it to flip the classroom.
3) The University of North Carolina, Charlotte
and the College of Charleston’s Math
Departments both use it to record how to
complete challenging math problems.
44. Examples for Instruction
Purposes
4) Pace University uses it for GIS homework
assignments.
5) Brigham Young University-Idaho is using it to
show students how to create their education
and teaching assignments.
6) University of Alaska is using it to augment
Chemistry class.
46. Points to Remember
• Sign up for a Screencast-O-Matic Account
first. www.screencast-o-matic.com/
• Work from the greatest need.
• Start simple.
• Remember your audience.
• Use clear, concise and explicit language.
• Keep within determined time frame.
2-3 minutes (task) or
10-12 minutes (lecture).
47. Points to Remember
• Script and storyboard your screencast.
• Rehearse (plan to record screencast 2-3
times.)
• Pause while recording your screencast to
avoid making any errors.
• Always save screencast/video in SOM file
format first.
“Screencasts are short instructional videos that demonstrate computer-related tasks…” (Notess 2012).
Uses for Screencasting in HE
Flipped Classroom
STEM Classes
Library Research / Critical Thinking
Humanities (Double-Flip)
Social Sciences (Driven by Learning Objectives)
Distance Learning
Tool & Tech Support
Comparison of tools (very brief)
Camtasia
Jing
Screencast-O-Matic
About/Features
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Resize Video – change size of recording
To Trim – Position LEFT and RIGHT player heads (there are two) at the ends of the desired segment. Cut Out will remove segment and Trim Around will remove everything outside the segment.
Hide Mouse/Hide Webcam – will hide these for whole video or for segments.
Insert More – allows you to add a new or previous recording
Zoom & Pan –Allows you to select segments in your recording to zoom and pan. When segment is determined, click the Zoom/Pan button to bring up window and adjust accordingly.
Transition – add as necessary if combining clips
Add Overlay ‐ can blur or add arrows/text to a recording
Videos can be uploaded to YouTube HD or to a hard drive.Screencast O Matic allows users to
save their videos (up to fifteen minutes
per upload) on the Screencast on the free version
After the video is uploaded, a link to the video, which allows other
users to access the video, appears.