{"id":14842,"date":"2022-12-29T17:28:07","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T17:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/?p=14842"},"modified":"2024-06-24T20:51:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T20:51:39","slug":"best-screencast-software-for-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/best-screencast-software-for-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Screencast Software For Teachers (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hunting for a user-friendly and budget-friendly screencasting software to record lectures, presentations, webinars, and meetings? <\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve got you covered! <\/p>\n<p>In today&#8217;s article, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of the 7 best screencast software available online (for teachers). Let&#8217;s explore the pricing, advantages, and disadvantages of each product in detail. <\/p>\n<p>But, before we dive in, let&#8217;s clearly understand what features teachers should look for in a screencast software. An ideal screencast software should be: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy-to-use <\/li>\n<li>Inexpensive <\/li>\n<li>Customizable (with screen + webcam recording options)<\/li>\n<li>Annotatable (with screen annotation features)<\/li>\n<li>Editable (with built-in editing features)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, without any further ado, let&#8217;s dive in! <\/p>\n<div id=\"head0\">\n<h2>1. Vmaker <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Vmaker is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/multilingual-screen-recorder-vmaker-now-supports-seven-languages\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">multilingual<\/a> screencast software that allows you to record videos at 4K resolution. It comes with a built-in video editor and has a very user-friendly interface. It\u2019s also ranked as the 3rd easiest-to-use screen &#038; video capture software by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/screen-and-video-capture?rank=2&#038;tab=easiest_to_use#rank-3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">G2<\/a>, a trusted peer-to-peer review platform.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/how-to-screen-record-on-mac\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mac<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/screen-recorder-for-windows\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Windows<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/chrome-extension\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chrome extension<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/how-to-screen-record-on-iphone\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">iOS<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No watermarks <\/li>\n<li>Comes with annotation (drawing) tools &#038; mouse emphasis<\/li>\n<li>Comes with a recording scheduler <\/li>\n<li>Comes with a built-in video editor <\/li>\n<li>Enables team collaboration <\/li>\n<li>Lets you record unlimited number of videos for free<\/li>\n<li>Records both screen &#038; webcam <\/li>\n<li>Records both internal (computer audio) and external (microphone audio)<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to change, blur, or remove the background of your webcam bubble<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to record and export videos in 4K quality <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires you to upgrade to a paid plan to access advanced features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/vmaker-pricing-2.png\" alt=\"Vmaker pricing\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<div id=\"head1\">\n<h2>2. Screencast-O-Matic <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Screencast-O-Matic, just as the name suggests, is an easy-to-use screencast software that allows you to record your screen and webcam with voice narrations. It comes with a built-in video editor to help you enhance your recordings with text overlays, image overlays, video effects, and sound effects. <\/p>\n<p><strong>OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iOS, and Android <\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Records screen + webcam with voice-over <\/li>\n<li>Provides screen annotation features <\/li>\n<li>Comes with a built-in stock library of stock photos and videos<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to track video analytics<\/li>\n<li>Provides background blur features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free version doesn&#8217;t let you record computer audio <\/li>\n<li>Requires you to upgrade to a paid plan to remove watermarks <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screencast-O-Matic-pricing.png\" alt=\"Screencast-O-Matic pricing\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus guide:<\/strong> Here&#8217;s a more detailed comparison between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/screencast-o-matic-alternatives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vmaker and Screencast-O-Matic<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"head2\">\n<h2>3. Screencastify<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Screencastify is a safe and easy-to-use screencasting tool that works well with a flipped classroom model. Since the tool was built by educators, it incorporates all the basic features that benefits teachers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> The application can be downloaded as a Chrome extension <\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides offline recording <\/li>\n<li>Provides screen annotation features <\/li>\n<li>Records screen + webcam <\/li>\n<li>Provides quick and easy sharing options <\/li>\n<li>Allows you to blur the background of your webcam bubble<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Only available as a chrome extension (which is only compatible with devices that run on the desktop version of Google Chrome)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Screencastify-pricing-1.png\" alt=\"Screencastify pricing\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus guide:<\/strong> Here&#8217;s a detailed comparison between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/screencastify-alternatives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Screencastify and Vmaker <\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"head3\">\n<h2>4. Zoom <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Even though Zoom is mostly used as a video conferencing platform, it can also be used as a recorder. Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/how-to-record-zoom-meetings\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zoom meeting recorder<\/a>, teachers can annotate and share notes with students via whiteboards. <\/p>\n<p><strong>OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows, Mac, and Linux<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allows you to add virtual backgrounds <\/li>\n<li>Enables group messaging <\/li>\n<li>Provides quick and easy sharing options<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to trim the beginning and end of the recordings stored in the cloud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t allow students to record the screencasts without the host&#8217;s permission <\/li>\n<li>Inadequate customer service response <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Zoom-pricing.png\" alt=\"Zoom pricing\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<div id=\"head4\">\n<h2>5. Nimbus Capture<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nimbus Capture is a screencasting tool that allows you to capture both your screen and webcam simultaneously. It comes with a 14-day free trial. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Compatibility:<\/strong> The application is only available as a chrome extension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allows teachers to annotate on screen<\/li>\n<li>Enables team collaboration <\/li>\n<li>Provides hassle-free editing options <\/li>\n<li>Provides quick and easy sharing options <\/li>\n<li>Provides custom branding options <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can only be downloaded as a Chrome extension <\/li>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t provide a free plan (only has a 14-day free trial)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Nimbus-pricing.png\" alt=\"Nimbus pricing\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<div id=\"head5\">\n<h2>6. Microsoft Teams (Classroom version)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you&#8217;re already using Microsoft Office 365 (as an Enterprise or Business user), you can easily record your online classes and presentations using Microsoft&#8217;s own recorder. <\/p>\n<p><strong>OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android <\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easily integrates with all other Microsoft apps<\/li>\n<li>Provides background blur feature <\/li>\n<li>Allows you to annotate on screen<\/li>\n<li>Allows you to trim the beginning and end of your recordings<\/li>\n<li>Free for educators <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires an Enterprise\/Business license to record online meetings <\/li>\n<li>Requires the approval of the IT admin to enable recording <\/li>\n<li>The recording doesn&#8217;t capture shared notes and whiteboards <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Free for educators <\/p>\n<div id=\"head6\">\n<h2>7. Loom<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Loom is a popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/screen-recorder\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">screen recording software<\/a> that allows you to record its screen, webcam, or both at the same time. It can be used across all devices and comes with a few basic editing features like \u2018Trim\u2019 and \u2018Clip.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>OS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comes with a built-in editor <\/li>\n<li>Captures videos at 4K resolution <\/li>\n<li>Comes with drawing tools and mouse emphasis feature <\/li>\n<li>Provides closed captions <\/li>\n<li>Provides background blur option<\/li>\n<li>Quick and easy sharing options <\/li>\n<li>Records screen + webcam <\/li>\n<li>Free for teachers and students <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does not come with a recording scheduler<\/li>\n<li>Videos captured via the whole screen has lower quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>Free for teachers and students  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus guide:<\/strong> Here&#8217;s a detailed comparison between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/loom-alternatives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Loom and Vmaker<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Reads:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-what-is-screencast-how-to-create-one\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Ultimate Guide: What is Screencasting &#038; How to Make One <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/screen-recording-videos\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7 Commonly-Used Types of Screen Recording Videos<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/how-to-make-an-engaging-screencast-four-easy-steps-and-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Create an Engaging Screencast<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/best-screen-recorders-for-teachers\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best Screen Recorders for Teachers &#8211; The Ultimate list<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hunting for a user-friendly and budget-friendly screencasting software to record lectures, presentations, webinars, and meetings? 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