Fantastic and Free Google App!!

I discovered a Google app called Movenote, which allows you to record audio (and video!) over a Google Slides presentation, much like PowerPoint Narration, or using Camtasia or Jing.

The app is FREE and EASY to use.  You just go to Movenote.com, login with your Google account, pick the slides you want to record over, and record.  It gives you a URL when you are done that you (or your students!) can put into an email, a discussion board post, an announcement, etc.

I've tried to anticipate and answer some questions you might have about it:

Q: How much does it cost?

A: Free

Q: Are my recordings saved, and for how long?

A: Your recordings are saved in an archive and remain until you delete them.

Q: Is there a time limit on how long I can record?

A: There doesn't seem to be.  I was able to successfully record a 27-minute presentation with no problem.  I doubt most people would want to record longer than that (nor would I recommend doing so).

Q: Can students use this for a presentation assignment?

A: Yes, students, faculty, anyone with a Google account can use this.  Since it's free (unlike Camtasia) and does not have a time limit (unlike Jing) and allows for easy sharing (unlike PPT Narration), it is a great option for students.  It's also a great option for faculty as an alternative to Camtasia Relay.

Q: Does it just record audio over slides, or can it do video as well?

A: You can record audio with or without video.

Q: Can I record anything else besides a Google Slides presentation?

A: This works with any GOOGLE document (sheets, docs, slides) but does not screen-capture outside of that.  So you can't use it to record a tour of your course or a visit to a website.

Q: Can I edit within Movenote?

A: No, there are no editing features.  You just have the option to start over if you mess up.  This is similar to Jing or Camtasia Relay.

Q: How do I share my Movenotes?

A: Just take the link provided when you are done recording and place that link in an email, a discussion board, an announcement etc. to share.  Anywhere you can place a link, you can share a movenote.