E-learning is one of the most important trends in recent years. This not only applies in the private sphere. More and more companies and start-ups are also recognizing the opportunities offered by the smart variant of further training. However, questions always arise when it comes to e-learning. One of them is what options are available in terms of screen recording. Do you really need software for this?
Record screen video? That is why it is indispensable in e-learning
Entrepreneurial e-learning lives from a successful presentation of the content. She is always individual. As early as 2016/2017, a survey showed that 57% of companies in the DACH region produce their own e-learning course units (external link) without an external service provider.
Experience shows that certain formats stand the test time and time again. Recording a screen video is one of them. This presentation option is used, for example, when the use of software (external link) is to be recorded directly on the PC. The advantages speak for themselves: Not only the audio and picture quality are convincing, but also the comparably simple filming. The employees can also understand in real time which steps they have to take themselves to achieve the goal shown in the video.
These options are for screen recording
As unique as every company is, so are the needs of the e-learning used. For this reason, entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs should first get an overview of the existing technology. It represents the basis for the right selection of recording tools. A smartphone, for example, often comes with pre-installed screen recording options. However, the usability (external link) is usually suboptimal due to the small screen. It is also possible that the desired programs simply cannot be used on the smartphone. Therefore, a tablet, desktop PC or laptop is used more frequently in e-learning.
Many companies rely on complete solutions that fit their own operating system. Examples are Camtasia Studio or Bandicam. These extensive tools offer a variety of features that enable screen recording. However, these programs are associated with a certain financial investment. If companies want to test the recording of a screen first, they can use free programs. Open source solutions such as CamStudio are a popular example of this. However, these free programs may have to make compromises in terms of functionality or branding.
Three ways to create a screencast
Recording a screen is possible for everyone thanks to a variety of free and commercial solutions. Before the project is implemented, it is worth taking a look at the possible implementation of the screencast. It also comes in different variants. Three options are particularly popular with companies.
The first method is to record the screen and then the audio track. The latter is subsequently placed over the video as a voice-over. By dividing both work steps, many people can concentrate more easily. This often makes creating a video faster and more structured.
It is also possible to first record the audio track and then the image material. Here, too, the advantages of separate recording are comparable. Since people can orient themselves by what they hear, they have a red thread as a guide for filming their image material.
Of course, it is also possible to record audio and video tracks together. This is supported by the time savings that many companies appreciate. However, this requires trained skills in multitasking. Recording a screen, explaining everything important and not getting bogged down, that’s something that needs to be learned. Luckily, e-learning offerings don’t have to be perfect. If they transport valuable knowledge, they serve their purpose.
Conclusion
In summary, it can be said that videos and, accordingly, screen recordings play a major role in e-learning and are very promising, as confirmed by a survey from 2021