This is for all my Mac users running Yosemite (OS 10.10). Here’s a handy tip that you may not know that allows you to record what you are doing on your iPad or iPhone to a movie that you can share with your students or others. In the past we’ve been able to do this by purchasing additional software such as AirServe or Reflector but these cost money (not a lot $14-$19) and they didn’t work on our CofC secured network. Now if you are running the newest Mac OS 10.10 you can do this using only the USB cable you use to charge your phone and the built-in Quicktime Player.
Here’s a quick rundown:
1) Connect your iPad or iPhone to your computer using the USB to lightning cable.
2) On your computer launch QuickTime and select File > New Movie Recording from the menu bar.
3) Choose your iPad or iPhone from the dropdown menu next to the record button.
4) Press the record button to record.
5) Press it again to stop recording.
6) Choose File > Save to save the video recording.
Here’s a better way to understand what to do:
Now remember, this will only work with Macs running Yosemite and iOS devices that use the lightning connection. I hope this helps the Mac folks. For all you Windows users, if you have this need then contact your Instructional Technologist for assistance.
I think I need to get a Mac, just for things like this. This would make my life so much easier!