Ask The Tech Coach

Video Applications for the Instructional Technology Coach


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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss our favorite Video Solutions for Tech Coaches and discuss Pro's and Con's for each application.
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Google Meet
  • Pros
    • Many features are free
    • Easy to use … people are familiar with the platform
    • Connects to Google Classroom

    • Cons
      • Many features might end up being Enterprise overtime
      • Doesn’t have many features that other platforms have


      • Microsoft Teams
        • Pros
          • Extremely feature rich
          • “Free” with Microsoft package
          • Connects with additional apps both Office and non-Office


          • Zoom
            • Pros
              • Many teachers know how to use Zoom basic features
              • Educational / Premium version allows for more security features
              • Breakout Rooms on the Premium version

              • Cons
                • Like other applications, premium features are now back to being premium
                • Free meetings are only 40 minutes


                • Cisco
                  • Pros
                    • Free for up to 100 participants for up to 50 minutes
                    • Unlimited number of meetings
                    • Premium versions allow for cloud mp4 recordings

                    • Cons
                      • Many times can be difficult to install and setup depending upon the device being used


                      • SchoolTube Virtual Classroom
                        • Pros
                          • Free Video hosting for K12 students and teachers
                          • Branded educational environments
                          • Unlimited accounts & Video Uploads
                          • Only $2 / person to go ad-free


                          • Video Creation Applications
                            WeVideo
                            • Pros
                              • Multi-use tool
                                • Screencasting
                                • Voice Recording
                                • Editing
                                • Publishing
                                • Collaborative

                                • Robust feature set
                                • Green Screen
                                • Works well with mobile application
                                • Cost is very reasonable because it covers the need to pay for several other applications

                                • Cons
                                  • Free version is limited to 5-min video


                                  • Screencastify
                                    • Pros
                                      • Works seamlessly in conjunction with Google Drive
                                      • Easy sharing options for creating shareable link, downloading, and posting to YouTube

                                      • Cons
                                        • Free version is limited to only 5 minutes


                                        • ScreenCast-o-Matic
                                          • Pros
                                            • This app now offers a chrome extension that makes access and recording more user-friendly than before
                                            • Free version allows up to 15 minutes
                                            • Allows local uploads as well as to YouTube and Google Drive
                                            • Low cost (under $2.00 per month) premium version gives you drawing tools, editing tools, unlimited recording time

                                            • Cons
                                              • Watermark on free version


                                              • Camtasia
                                                • Pros
                                                  • Very robust screencasting and video editing suite
                                                  • Tons of features and resources for creating professional videos … quickly
                                                  • Publish to several great platforms

                                                  • Cons
                                                    • Not easily purchased for every student due to the price


                                                    • Loom
                                                      • Pros
                                                        • Free Chrome Extensions
                                                        • Saves easily onto Google Drive


                                                        • PowerPoint
                                                          • Pros
                                                            • Feature Rich
                                                            • Complete Video Solution
                                                            • 3D Animations


                                                            • Video Storage
                                                              • YouTube
                                                              • SchoolTube
                                                              • Vimeo
                                                                • Pros
                                                                  • Great for livestreaming needs


                                                                  • Microsoft Stream
                                                                  • Google Drive
                                                                  • OneDrive

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