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​The following information was retrieved from 05 October, 2016 from
https://elearningindustry.com/the-8-best-free-video-tools-for-teachers 
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Screenr is a web-based screen recorder. Yes, you read it right. It’s web-based so that means, you wouldn’t have to install it on your computer but it requires Java to run. Screenr allows you to easily capture your screen by logging on to their website, clicking on the record button and keeping it open while you are capturing your screen activity.  Keep in mind that you only have a maximum of 5 minutes per recording. Files are saved on the site. When you’re finished, you’ll be given a link that can be easily shared by email or can be embedded on websites. It’s absolutely free, works on both MAC and PC and will work even on your iPhone.

Ezvid is a 100% free video creation tool that allows you to capture everything that appears on your computer screen. It also allows you to edit your recorded videos by splitting your recordings, inserting text and audio, controlling the speed and even drawing directly on your screen. There’s also a Gaming Mode specially designed for gamers to avoid black screen problems when recording games such as Diablo III and Call of Duty which are full screen games. You can save your edited videos for later use or you may directly upload them on YouTube.

I can easily see myself using either of these programs to help students navigate through programs such as AutoCad Inventor.  

There are many mutually benificial reasons for student and teacher

• Students can use it with out fear of asking questions
• Teachers will save time by proactively addressing questions
• Information can be repeated as much as the student needs 
• Students can revisit topic as much as necessary
• Teachers may find common "sticking" points in their curriculum, this allows for immediate and easy one on one tutoring that doesn't require one on one focus.

Weebly
Have your students start a website for each of your classes.  Students can share information, start a blog communicate with other classes or schools.  It is a great way for them to share their experiences with the world (or maybe their parent[s]).

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