Eight weeks ago, we were required to record a video about a tool that we used and explain how it could be utilized in the classroom. I decided to try to explain twitter since we were utilizing it so much this trimester anyway. It took a lot out of me to record the video for that first assignment. I tried using Google Hangouts, which led me to a great video but a cracked voice. I then tried an app on my IPAD called explain everything which then gave me great voice, but awful video. Thankfully, my professors felt my frustration and we had a second chance to fix our presentations.
I knew that this was coming up, so I was sure to email Ian with my frustrations. I was sure that my chromebook was not going to work for me, and I was not sure of any other apps that would work on my IPAD. I have a desktop computer at home, but it is very old and runs very slowly. I have realized the only time that it runs at a decent rate it when I use Google Chrome to use the internet. Ian suggested downloading screencast-o-matic and recording on my desktop. My computer is so old, I didn't even have speakers!! I ventured out and got a microphone, knowing that I may need it again for another class.
As I began using screencast-o-matic, the browser kept freezing and I could not get the websites to work. I tried with internet explorer and I tried with Google Chrome I was so frustrated again! But I remembered an email that Ian had sent me. He had suggested a screen capture program called SnagIt that worked through Chrome. I decided to download the trial version. Once it finished, I began recording. I messed up a few times and had to get myself situated but eventually, I prevailed.
So I give you......the new and improved video:
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