Educator Guide
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Overview
Free and open source software for video recording and live streaming that provides real-time audio/video capturing and more (advanced) editing options. It allows users to create videos using multiple sources/media.
Key Features
Collaboration
On-demand recording
Video and audio conferencing
Screen, video and audio capturing
Benefits
Enhancing student engagement.
Ability for teachers to pre-record and create lectures.
Developing important technical and creative skills.
How these features can be used in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning
For teachers: Pre-record an instruction or class, or live stream one.
For students: It can add a creative and playful layer to students’ engagement with the teaching material.
Getting Started
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Open OBS
Choose the source you want to use/record or stream
Make sure all your settings are correct for recording or streaming
It is strongly advised to make a test video
You can edit your videos
Considerations and potential concern of using the tool
There are many possibilities and options for settings and editing and therefore, it takes time to get familiar with the program.