TechSmith Licenses
Distance Education offers TechSmith software licenses to support faculty in addition to the full technology contracts we maintain. Information about Camtasia and Snagit features are available below.
Request Camtasia and/or Snagit licenses via the GOVSTECH Software Installation service form.
Camtasia
Camtasia Studio is a screen recording and video editing software. Camtasia lets you record your screen and voice as you demonstrate applications on your computer. Camtasia not only lets you record your screen, but also lets you easily cut and edit the video, import other video and audio files, and overlay text, call outs, and transitions. Once you finish editing your video, Camtasia makes it easy to share your video by exporting it as an MP4, MP3, or GIF file.
Camtasia Features
APSU instructors typically use Camtasia for the following:
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Recording Lessons - Record lessons that students can access at any time and replay as necessary.
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Providing Feedback - Provide feedback to students by recording audio, or video and send it to them in an email, or upload it to an LMS.
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Lessons for Substitute - Leave messages, or recorded lessons for your substitute while you’re out.
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Audio Recording - Camtasia can record and export audio…it isn’t limited to just recording video. Once you record your audio track, you can export it into an mp3 sound file to use for lessons or for a podcast.
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Flipping a Classroom - Record your PowerPoint lectures and post them online for your students to view outside of the classroom.
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Software Demonstrations - Demonstrate how to use a software and share it with your class.
Snagit
Snagit is an easy, reliable platform that captures customizable screenshots and records simple videos and audio files. With very robust and feature rich screen capture features, instructors are able to easily get their point across without having to spend a significant amount of time to prepare a traditional presentation.
Snagit Features
APSU instructors typically use Snagit for the following:
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Screen Shots - Take high definition snap shots of your computers desktop or various websites to be used in course materials.
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Add Annotations and Effects to Your Screen Shots - Draw your learner’s attention to important details by easily adding annotations and effects to the images you capture with Snagit.
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Quick Videos - Record simple videos that can be shared quickly.
Free Assets
TechSmith Assets is a valuable resource for faculty and staff at APSU, offering a vast library of royalty-free content to enhance academic and creative projects. It includes stock videos, images, music tracks, icons, and templates, all easily accessible and ready to use. These assets, integrated with popular tools like Camtasia and Snagit, help elevate presentations, video tutorials, and digital storytelling. With new content added regularly, TechSmith Assets provides the Austin Peay community with the tools to create professional, engaging media quickly and efficiently.
APSU's 'Getting Started' Series
Getting Started with Camtasia
This webinar will get you up to speed with the essentials of recording and editing video content using Camtasia.
Getting Started with Snagit
Watch this training webinar to learn how to capture, edit, and share visuals with ease using Snagit.
TechSmith Training
TechSmith offers a variety of trainings for instructors to maximize their usage of their products.
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TechSmith Academy (opens in new window) - Go beyond the tech how to's and delve into topics to improve video creation concepts and instructional design skills.
TechSmith Certifications
TechSmith certification programs are now freely available to anyone with a TechSmith account. No subscription or purchase is necessary to access them. Each person that wishes to access the certification programs needs their own TechSmith account.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Distance Education at online@apsu.edu for assistance.
TechSmith Support information
The TechSmith Support Team can help you with any product-related questions.
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Chat (opens new window) with TechSmith Monday-Friday, 24 hours.
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Phone Support at (877) 205-7014 available Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm CST.
Distance Education provides faculty, staff, and student support for online teaching, learning, and technology. We are available Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Central.
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Distance Education Ticketing System - Use the ticketing system to submit requests for student and faculty technical issues, faculty course copies and combines, etc.
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931-221-6625