About+Classroom+Videocasts


 * Recording Video **

**FREE Online Recorders**

**1.** Jing //Note: Limited to 5 minute videos.// Advantage: VERY easy to take screenshots (if you don't want a video). Need to Know: Must be downloaded onto your computer to use. Learn How To: Capture a Video, Share on Screencast.com

**2.** Screencast-O-Matic //Note: Limited to 15 minute videos.// Advantage: VERY easy to record video without requiring a download. Your videos can be saved on your desktop or you can use links from Screencast-O-Matic.


 * Using SMART Notebook Recorder **

SMART Notebook also has a recorder that you can use to record portions of your lessons. To record:

1. //Right Click// the "SMART Board" icon in the bottom right corner of your screen. It is a blue icon with a white circle.



2. Select "Recoder"



3. Record your image by clicking on the red circle icon. When you hit the square "Stop" button, you will automatically be given an option to save your video file.



The advantage? You can record things other than SMART Notebook files! SMART Notebook Recorder will record anything on your computer!

**Uploading on YouTube**

1. Sign In
 * After you have created an account with YouTube:**

2. Select "Upload" from the file menu on YouTube.

3. Click on the button "Select files from your computer."

4. Locate the file you would like to upload.

5. Give your file a //title name//. Make sure to mark your video as "**Unlisted**." This will allow your students to view the file, but keeps the video private from the general public.



6. Your file is uploaded! You are now ready to provide your students with a link to your video OR can embed your video on your classroom website! YouTube provides you with both options:



**Embedding on Weebly** // After uploading a video on YouTube, it is VERY easy to upload onto Weebly ://

1. When your file is uploaded on YouTube, you are given various options for how to share your video. One of these options is "Embed."

2. Once you click "Embed," you are given a variety of options for how you want to upload your files. I suggest clicking on "Use old embed code."



3. Select your desired size and then copy the embed code created.

// In Weebly ://

1. Click and drag "Custom HTML."

2. You may also use the "YouTube Video" icon under "Multimedia." 3. Paste the embedded code that you copied from YouTube into the appropriate box. 4. Publish your website with your new video!