How to Record a Video Using Screencast-O-Matic in Canvas

Overview

Screencast-O-Matic is a screen recording tool available through Canvas Studio. You can use it to record your screen, webcam, or both for course assignments.

Install the Screen Capture Application

1. Log in to Canvas and open Studio.
   
2. Select Create.
   
3. Screen Capture.
   
4. If prompted, click Download to download the screen capture application.
   
5. Open the downloaded installer and follow the installation instructions.
   
6. Return to Canvas Studio and click Always Allow when prompted.
   
7. Select Open Screen Recorder Launcher.
    

If you have already installed the application, you may be able to launch it without reinstalling.

Record Your Screen

1. In Canvas Studio, select Create > Screen Capture.
   
2. Select your recording settings:
   • Screen: Record your computer screen.
   • Webcam: Record yourself.
   • Both: Record your screen and webcam together.
     
3. Select the screen size or choose full screen.
   
4. Check your microphone settings under Narration.
   When you speak you should see green bars appear in the feedback section. 
   
5. Enable Computer Audio if you need to record sounds played by your computer.
6. Click Record to begin.
   
7. Click Pause when needed. When finished, preview your recording and select Done.

Save and Upload Your Recording

1. Review your recording.
2. Select Edit if you need to make changes, or Redo to start again.
3. Enter a title and description.
4. Click Upload.
   
5. Select Continue to return to Canvas Studio.

Your recording can now be accessed through Studio and added to your Canvas course.

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