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Screencast-O-Matic: Installing

Screencast-O-Matic, v2.4.0. Be aware that different versions of Screencast-O-Matic will vary in appearance and functionality. Full Guide: View/Download

Only PLU faculty and staff are allowed to use our licensed PRO version of Screencast-O-Matic. Follow the instructions below, and email itech@plu.edu for license credentials.

To download and install Screencast-O-Matic:
  1. Open a web browser and navigate to screencast-o-matic.com/download.
  2. Click the Download Install button. The download will begin. 
  3. Install the software.
  • Windows: Navigate to the download location of the installation file and open it. Proceed through the installation steps until complete.
  • Mac: A new Finder window will open. Click-and-drag the Screencast-O-Matic icon into the Applications folder. 
  • Launch Screencast-O-Matic. 
  • When booted, select the “Team Plan” license option and enter the license information. If you don’t have it, contact itech@plu.edu.
    • Admin access on the computer may be required to install. If you’re unable to install, contact helpdesk@plu.edu.

    After installing, see Screencast-O-Matic: Recording  for recording instructions.


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    Keywords:editing, guides, screencasting, presentation, recording, lecture, remote, distance, online, flipped   Doc ID:98679
    Owner:Janelle B.Group:Pacific Lutheran University
    Created:2020-03-11 12:00 PDTUpdated:2023-08-04 16:29 PDT
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