Exploring+Different+Screencasts


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=**__Directions__**= Watch each video, read the additional information, and consider the following questions.
 * 1) What are strengths of this screencast tool?
 * 2) What are weaknesses of this screencast tool?
 * 3) Of these three, which screencast tool would best meet my needs as a trainer? Which tool would best meet the needs of my teachers?

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 * __Screencast-O-Matic (with webcam)__**
 * Location: Google Docs
 * File size: 12 MB for 2:17
 * Webcam has only one size, but can be removed
 * If webcam is selected, the webcam box disappears from screen while recording (but it is being captured)
 * Video cannot be directly edited
 * You have several file type options for saving

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 * __Pixetell (with webcam)__**
 * Location: Google Docs
 * File size: 12 MB for 2:46
 * Webcam can be shrunk/enlarged or removed
 * Video can be slightly edited before saved
 * You have several file type options for saving

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 * __SMART Recorder (no webcam)__**
 * Location: Google Docs
 * File size: 14 MB for 2:13
 * Webcam cannot be directly added. If you find a way to open the webcam viewer, the quality is extremely poor
 * Video cannot be directly edited
 * File type options are .wmv or .avi. The option must be chosen before you record.


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