Touchcast App

Wow, did I stumble upon something amazing? Indeed. Touchcast is a video platform that combines teaching, storytelling, reporting, tv, and the web all together. After downloading and registering for free, you are ready to be creative. There are several templates to get you started or you may opt to start out with a blank template. I especially like the How To template but also find the Newsbroadcaster template pretty cool!

Along the bottom of the screen are several icons to help you add material. The camera icon lets you actually read from a teleprompt, adjust the microphone, and recording speed. The effects lets you adjust the color of the recording and the use of a green screen. There is a whiteboard for writing, drawing, and creating which is a necessity for teaching. But, the greatest part of Touchcast is the video applications, known as Vapps.

As you can see, there are so many possibilities using the Vapps in Touchcast. Using the start/stop recording button allows students and teachers to add various aspects to their videos behind the scenes. But, incorporating a poll or newsfeed into the presentation just makes this video platform feel informative and creative. I can't wait to have my students create their own videos to demonstrate content they have learned. It is going to be an exciting year and I think Touchcast will be playing a huge part. Here are a couple Touchcasts to review: