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Screencasting is a great way to make quick tutorials, give students feedback on their work, and create learning content. But screencasting apps exist with a range of functionality, which can leave instructors unsure as to which is the best for their purposes, budget, and technical proficiency. Here are some of the best options, grouped according to simplicity and functionality.
Best for making quick screencasts without edits
Best for simple edits, screen enhancements like highlights or arrows, and creating new content for courses
Best for doing a lot of editing to screencasts