We live in a world that revolves around the Internet and the use of computers. With today’s multi-media explosion, and our brains being rewired so that we are far more visually oriented, are there tools available for demonstrations on the computer?
Two tools that have been made for just such a need are Camtasia Studio for the PC and Screen Flow for the Mac. Camtasia Studio recently created a Mac version, but it’s not at all equal to its PC counterpart.
Within these tools you can record anything on the computer screen. You can record or not record the computer audio. Also, while recording the computer desktop you can record yourself by using the camera on your computer. One requirement is to have a headphone with microphone so that you can give the background audio to what you are demonstrating on the desktop.
Once recorded, you can work with the recording screen by changing the size of the screen to get a close-up and then going back to normal size over and over. You can clip parts of the audio or video. You can set your mouse with different effects to emphasis something on the screen. Check out the video below to see what is possible.
In conclusion, I have found many uses for this application. It’s a great training and teaching tool. As an educator, it frees you up to work with students because once posted online, students can view it over and over and don’t need to bother you on the little things.
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