Screen Capture on Chromebooks via Studio (Arc)

[reedbrian]

Many school districts offer Chromebooks to students, our included. And one way that many teachers collect evidence of student learning is by having the students record what is on their screens - presentations, solving math problems, scores from formative assessment tools, digital source collection, and so on.

As a result, students cannot currently screen capture their Chromebooks via Studio since the recording software is the professional version of ScreenCastOMatic, which runs a .exe file, which cannot be run on Chromebooks. 

I propose that the developers at Canvas work with the developers at ScreenCastOMatic in creating a Chromebook-friendly way to screen capture. Sure, the students could just use a 3rd party tool like ScreenCasitfy, a nifty and robust Chrome extension. But if we are trying to keep our students engaged in Canvas and maximize the features of Studio, then a Chromebook-friendly method of screen capturing needs to be created.

Thank you for reading and I hope you vote positively vote for this Canvas enhancement.

This idea has been developed and deployed to Canvas

For more information, please read through the  Studio Release Notes (2021-03-30).

[jc66]

This is a critical need.  I was all geared up to have students use this as an authentic sharing of their math understanding.  HUGE disappointment that the screen capture feature is not available on the Chromebook.  Lessens the usefulness of canvas significantly.

[binneyam]

I've had to have my students embed/upload Screencastify videos they make into the Media Recording box.  I was very disappointed after going to Canvas this year, to find out that Canvas does not have this feature yet. It would be wonderful to get it and eliminate the Screencastify step!

[Hoffmaje]

We could use this!

[westphma]

Our kids and my instruction  would really benefit if we had a Chromebook-friendly way to screen capture.

[SMK4]

This would really help virtual testing for math. I can ask students to EASILY make videos of explanations of their work. It is an excellent way to assess virtually if needed or when needed.

[dezeeuto]

Please add this function - it would be a great feature for students.

[lovelaco]

This would be helpful.

[bettesam]

This would be great

[Kovarke]

Please make Studio available on ALL Chromebooks. Students need Studio to work on Chromebooks , so they can fully utilize it to complete assignments. 

[grifficr]

Please add this!