ScreenPal: Setup and Login Guide for Staff

Introduction

Introducing your ultimate companion for faster and clearer communication: ScreenPal! With ScreenPal, formerly known as Screencast-O-Matic, you can effortlessly record, edit, and share videos and screen shots with your team, students, and external contacts, making collaboration a breeze. Whether you're a teacher or a student, ScreenPal empowers you to create, trim, edit, save, and share screencasts with ease.

This knowledge base article is designed to guide you through the process of getting started with ScreenPal, using your Tulsa Tech email address. So let's dive in and explore the exciting possibilities of this powerful screen recorder!

Prerequisites

Before you can take advantage of the ScreenPal, you need to ensure the following prerequisites are met:

  • Current Tulsa Tech Student or Employee Email Address
  • Internet Connectivity

Step-by-Step Directions

Step # Directions Screenshot/GIF/Video
1 Go to www.screenpal.com/tulsatech Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
2 Type in your "@tulsatech.edu" email address Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
3 Type in your password Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
4 Click on Sign in Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
5 Click on Yes Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
6 ScreenPal's initial page after successful sign in Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
7 Click on the desired launch icon (found in the top right hand side of the screen)

Icon Legend:

(listed below from left to right)

  1. Screenshot
  2. Record Screen
  3. Edit Recording(s)
Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

8 Click on the downloaded file labeled like "WebLaunchRecord...exe" 
  • The appearance and placement of these notifications vary depending on the web browser and operating system you are using.
  • This may be downloaded and installed on VDI by you. No additional assistance from IT is required.
  • If you do not see the file on your screen,
    1. Click anywhere on the browser window
    2. Press CTRL + J
    3. Click on the file labeled like "WebLaunchRecord.exe"
Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
9 Click on Run Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)
 
10 To begin capturing Screenshots or Recordings or to open the Video Editor, return to step 7  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

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Q: What is ScreenPal, and how can it benefit me as an educational staff member?
Q: How can ScreenPal improve my communication with students and colleagues?
Q: Can ScreenPal help streamline my workflow and save time?
Q: Is ScreenPal suitable for both in-person and remote teaching scenarios?
Q: How can ScreenPal promote student engagement and participation?
Q: Where can I find additional help and tutorials for using ScreenPal?