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Screencast-o-Matic screen capture application in Canvas

Overview

The Screencast-O-Matic screen capture application, allows faculty to record their computer screen, webcam, or both directly through Canvas Studio. Use it to create video lectures, software demonstrations, tutorials, and other instructional materials.

Note: The screen capture application is a legacy option available with Canvas Plus and Canvas Next. Faculty using Chrome or Edge should use the built-in Studio Capture option when available.

⚠️Accessibility Note to Faculty: We highly recommend for you to NOT use the Draw or Write features in the Screencast-O-Matic screen capture tool. These features do not function correctly and to ensure students can access and view instructional videos without problems, we recommend avoiding these features when creating screen captures.

Content

Install the Screen Capture Application

Record Your Screen with Screen-o-Matic

Save and Upload Your Recording with Screen-o-Matic. 

Install Instruction for Screencast-o-Matic

The Screencast-o-Matic screen capture application can be downloaded and installed on both Microsoft Windows and Mac computers.

You can install the screen capture application for Studio on common-use computers. You also have the option to silently install the screen capture application on users’ computers within your organization.

Note: Screencast-o-Matic is required to record screen captures using Safari or Firefox browsers. It can also be used with Chrome or Edge browsers.

How to Install and Use the Screencast-O-Matic Screen Capture Application in Canvas Studio

Install Screencast-o-Matic screen capture application

If you download on an SPC computer you may be prompted with the following screen. Write in the text field Screen cast for Canvas and click OK.

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.

Troubleshooting

  • The application will not launch: Return to Canvas Studio and allow the Screen Recorder Launcher to open. If necessary, download and install the latest version offered through Studio.
  • The microphone is not recording: Check that the correct microphone is selected and that your browser and operating system allow microphone access.
  • Computer audio is missing: Open the recording settings and enable Computer Audio.
  • Screen capture is unavailable: If you use Chrome or Edge, try the built-in Studio Capture option. If you use Safari or Firefox, the Screencast-O-Matic application may be required.

Additional Resources

Have Questions? Contact the Academic Technology Support Team

 Phone at 727-341-3500

Academic Technology Support Team Hours: (Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST).

Want to Schedule a One-on-One or Group Session on Canvas or other instructional technology issues or opportunities?

Schedule 1:1 Support Help with a Member of the Academic Technology Support Team

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After-hours or weekend assistance? 

Technical Support Center

Phone at 727-791-2795 or Email: onlinehelp@spcollege.edu

(Mon.- Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sun 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern). 

 

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