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Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

  • 1.  Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-26-2024 06:06 AM

    Does anyone have experience with a free, easy-to-use screen recorder software that could be used to record a workflow and then shared with others?  For example, someone could record the process for entering an animal into the database, or the process for adding something to our website.

    I'd like it to be very easy to use and would love to get suggestions before I dive in!

    Thank you!


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    #EducationandTraining
    #PeopleManagement(includingVolunteerIntegration)

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    Anne Fessler
    Underhound Railroad
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  • 2.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-27-2024 01:03 AM

    I have used Loom and we love it.   https://trainual.com/ is a new service that looks really cool and I haven't checked it out yet.  If you are a client of Belay Solutions you can get access to 3 users for free.



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    Stacy LeBaron
    Head Cat
    The Community Cats Podcast
    Warren VT
    978-239-2090
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  • 3.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-27-2024 02:39 AM

    I'll second using Loom. In my biz, that's how we capture our screen to crate Standard Operating Procedures. Zoom works as well, although Loom is easier to share.



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    Deborah Zahn
    Executive Director
    Remedios Cat Rescue
    NY
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  • 4.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-28-2024 06:45 AM

    Thank you so much for all the responses!  Very helpful!



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    Anne Fessler
    Underhound Railroad
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  • 5.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-28-2024 06:45 AM

    Thank you so much!!



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    Anne Fessler
    Underhound Railroad
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  • 6.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-27-2024 09:25 AM

    We've used ScreenRec and it works well. We use the free version.

    https://screenrec.com/



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    Jeffrey Boegli
    Secretary/Treasurer
    Kitty Rescue Corp
    New Port Richey, FL
    https://kittyrescuecorp.org
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  • 7.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-28-2024 06:49 AM

    Scribe! It has been super useful for creating step by step processes. It auto writes out the steps for you based on what you do on the screen- but they are easily editable if the autocapture gets it wrong. I love Scribe!



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    Kasey Berry
    SPCA of Texas
    Dallas TX
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  • 8.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-28-2024 07:10 AM

    I've heard great things about Scribe. Tango is another option.

    They are also consultant she can hire that will map out all of your processes and create your policies and procedures. The one I know uses Tango. She also does board manuals, employee, handbook, etc.  So if you need a whole bunch done and have some money, that's another option. I'm happy to share the info the person I know if anyone's interested.



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    Deb Zahn
    Executive Director
    Remedios Cat Rescue
    Ghent NY
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  • 9.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 04-29-2024 07:56 AM

    Hi Anne!

    One totally free option that is part of the Windows package is the Windows Game Bar. This should be pre-installed and you can press some hotkeys to either open the toolbar or start and stop recording. It's great because it's free and basic. The main drawback is that it will only record one Window at a time, so for example if you start in PetPoint and then switch to Excel, you'll need to start a new recording.

    Some staff at our company have tried Loom and I know we're considering Scribe, mainly for PetPoint tutorials. Scribe has limited free trials before it will recognize your company domain and require you to pay.

    Good luck! Let us know what you try and what you think.



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    James Pawlowicz
    Humane Rescue Alliance
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  • 10.  RE: Screen recorder software for capturing workflow and training new volunteers

    Posted 05-06-2024 09:32 PM

    I use Techsmith Snagit.  It's not free but I've used it for years and really like it.  It's great for grabbing small areas of your screen rather than doing a full screen snapshot and then editing.  It's a neat tool that I really like. 



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    Joy Smith
    Executive Director
    FieldHaven Feline Center
    Lincoln CA
    9163008166
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