FAQ's

How do I record my screen using Moodle with TechSmithrelay (Camtesia)?

York University Faculty teaching a course with Moodle get access to the free TechSmithrelay (Camtesia) screen recorder.


  1. Request moodle: moodle.info.yorku.ca/instructor_resources
  2. Request TechsmithRelay (tie to a course and include a screen recorder feature)
  3. Upload screen recording: computing.yorku.ca
    1. Then navigate to computing faculty and staff  > teaching and research > lecture recording at York > techsmithrelay

How do I record my screen on my Mac?

Use Quicktime player, a software includes with iOS.


  1. To learn how to play, record, edit and share your movies:  https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201066

How do I record my screen with Microsoft OS?

You can use the xBox live video capture screen recorder in Microsoft Windows


  1. To record a video using XBox live:  https://support.xbox.com/ms-MY/xbox-on-windows/social/record-game-clips-game-bar-windows-10

How do I record my computer screen?

Loom is a free screen recording software that can be installed on both Mac and Windows computers.


    1. Install Loom:  https://support.loom.com/getting-started/recording/install-loom
    2. Record your screen using the google chrome extension: https://support.loom.com/getting-started/recording/how-do-i-start-a-recording-with-the-chrome-extension
    3. Share the videos you record:  https://support.loom.com/getting-started/recording/how-do-i-share-the-videos-ive-recorded
    4. View the videos you record. The Loom interface allows you to create and organize folders to store and view your videos at a later time.  https://support.loom.com/getting-started/recording/folders

How do I record my Android smartphone screen?

DU Recorder is a screen recording App for Android devices.


      1. Download DU Recorder. 
      2. Watch the tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdHLA3f6c3M

How do I record my iPhone screen?

Screen recording is build in to iPhone.


        1. To record you screen on iPhone see the tutorial here:  https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT207935