This Week’s eLearning Spotlight is on Screen Capture & Recording Tools

In this post, I want to spotlight three screen recording and capture tools that won’t make a dent in your budget. Whether you’re a teacher, a content creator, or simply someone looking to communicate visually, these tools are here to empower your journey.

Spotlight #1: PowerPoint

For those immersed in crafting e-learning content, PowerPoint stands tall as a trusty companion. Lately, my exploration led me to a remarkable tutorial (11:02 minutes) by Kevin Stratvert, unveiling the art of screen recording using PowerPoint. Credit to Mike Taylor for mentioning this in his weekly newsletter, Ask. Learn. Share.

Spotlight #2: ShareX

Meet ShareX: Your Swiss Army Knife for screen capture, recording, file sharing, and boosting productivity. This versatile tool offers an array of capture techniques, whether you’re snagging the entire screen, specific windows, or custom regions. Saving your recordings in a variety of formats, including the ever-reliable MP4, is a breeze. But that’s not all – ShareX packs a punch with its arsenal of features, from OCR for text extraction to annotation tools, image effects, and even a handy image editor. It’s not just a tool; it’s your creative haven! The tutorial below (8:57 minutes) from Brett In Tech will provide you with an excellent overview of what the tool is capable of.

Spotlight #3: OBS Studio

Enter Open Broadcaster Software (OBS), a dynamic free and open-source software for video recording. Whether capturing your screen in diverse modes or crafting impeccable MP4 videos, OBS is your creative ally and well worth a look to see how you might use it in your projects. Take a look at this tutorial (26:57 minutes) by Kevin Stratver, and let me know what you think in the comments below.

Conclusion

When designing and developing elearning, having the right tools in your kit is important. This trio of screen capture and recording tools – PowerPoint, Sharex, and OBS-have got you covered! Now, I’m all ears for your favorite tool tricks, too, so don’t hold back – drop your gems in the comments below, and let’s swap our creative secrets! In the meantime, if you are struggling with a specific Storyline or course development issue, check out my blog articles. I’m always posting “How To” videos that help address common and not-so-common challenges you encounter with Storyline 360.