YouTube record from webcam no longer available - try ClipChamp instead

YouTube record from webcam no longer available - try ClipChamp instead

YouTube used to have a feature that allowed you to record directly from your webcam. As of January 16th, this feature is no longer available. According to Google, "it was rarely used and based on old technology".

Here is a nice option, especially for Chromebook users.

Clipchamp is a nice site that allwos you to record a video file and then upload it to YouTube or Google Drive. It's very easy to use - go to the site and click "record video". You can share directly to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, or Google Drive or save it to your computer.

There is also a Chrome extension for it.

It looks like there is a 5 min limit, but it should be good for most needs.

And of, course WeVideo is always an option.





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Evernote Clearly is going away - here are two alternatives

Evernote Clearly is going away - here are two alternatives

Evernote Clearly is a great browser extension that cleans up a web page so that jus the article is visibgle for viewing, eliminating distractions like ads and other links. It is a great tool for students to use to help them focus on what they are reading. Unfortunately, Evernote is not going to support it anymore (to focus more on their core app) and you won't even be able to download it after tomorrow.


Here are two options you can use going forward:

1. Evernote Web Clipper - the Evernote web clipper can perform a similar function. Click on it while on the site you want to clean up, click "simplified article" and then read it. When done, just close out the clipper window and it goes back to the original site.




2. Readability - Readability is a web and mobile app that zaps clutter and saves web articles in a comfortable reading view.The official Readability extension for Chrome provides a better way to read online, turning any web page into a comfortable reading view right in your web browser. Features: • "Read Now" to disable surrounding webpage noise and clutter • "Read Later" to save content to your personal reading list • "Send to Kindle" to send any web page to your Kindle in a comfortable reading view • Tagging to help you keep your reading list organized • Automatically sync your reading list to your Kindle every day with Kindle digests • Printing • Sharing through email, Facebook, and Twitter • Configurable content appearance: font color and size





Both options work well and provide a useful tool for students.

There are other options also, but these are the two I like.



Related:

Evernote in Education Resources



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Successful Studying Tips and Resources for Students

Successful Studying Tips and Resources for Students

Study skills are often lacking in many students. They struggle to learn material and retain it, no matter what is done in the classroom. Here are some resources and tips to help them learn better study skills to help them learn and succeed.


Via Stopprocrastinatingapp.com (click on link for larger version)


Study Tips and Notetaking Resources

Resources on How to Study

Study Aids

Important Skills Students Need for the Future that we need to help them learn

10 Important Skills Students need for the Future

10 Technology Skills Every Student Needs for the Future

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