The Best Screencasting Apps for Different Uses

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Credit: iStock.com/tolgart

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.


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  1. Even simpler than these options is Apple’s built-in QuickTime Player. I use it every time I lecture and it captures screen video and microphone sound.

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