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Screenpal (formerly known as Screencast-O-Matic) is a software company founded in 2006 by AJ Gregory. It develops screen recording, video editing, and hosting tools for communication and learning through visual media.[1][2][3][4]

History

Screenpal was founded in 2006 by AJ Gregory as Screencast-O-Matic, initially focusing on providing screen capture services. In 2023, it underwent a rebranding to become ScreenPal.[5][6]

Initially focusing on offering a free screen recording tool compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, ScreenPal expanded its offerings to include apps for iOS in 2019 and for Android and Chromebook platforms in 2020.[7][8]

Screenpal launched a video editor in 2015. Initially offered with a free trial, the company opened up free video editing in 2021 and introduced free video recording and editing workflow in 2023.[5]

Screenpal began offering free video and image hosting in 2019, with premium hosting options for subscribers, leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS).[5]

In 2022, interactive video quizzing and analytics features were introduced. The same year, ScreenPal launched a video storyboard service called Stories, allowing planning out content in a storyboard and building videos directly from those storyboards.[9]

The company rebranded as ScreenPal in 2023.[7][10]

References

  1. ^ Edwards, Luke (2023-11-02). "ScreenPal: How To Use It To Teach". TechLearningMagazine. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  2. ^ Amin, Nur Fadilah; Rahman, Abd; Malli, Rusli; Haeruddin; Zainuddin, Nurkhamimi (2023). "Improving Arabic Language Teachers' Teaching Competence Through Technology Enhanced Language Learning". International Journal of Social Science and Human Research. ISSN 2644-0695.
  3. ^ "Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation trainees". sciencedirect.com. doi:10.1016/j.amper.2023.100137. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  4. ^ R. McCandless, Gregory; Stephan-Robinson, Anna (2014-01-06). "Video and Podcasting Tools for Blended, Flipped, and Fully-Online Music Theory Courses". digitalcollections.lipscomb.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  5. ^ a b c "Screencast-O-Matic - A Screen Capture And Video Creation Platform Used By More Than 9 Million Around The World". Tech Company News. 2019-03-28. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  6. ^ "Screencast-O-Matic | Top Connected Education Company-2018". Education Technology Insights. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  7. ^ a b "The people behind the technology". it.umn.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  8. ^ "ScreenPal (formerly Screencast-o-Matic) Overview – Learning Collaborative". Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  9. ^ "Screencast-O-Matic Introduces Stories - the All-new Interactive". MarTech Series. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  10. ^ "ScreenPal | Maynooth University". www.maynoothuniversity.ie. Retrieved 2024-03-28.