Some missions will include questions that require you to record your screen and audio. These questions often ask you to complete a given task outside of the Dscout app. By recording your screen and audio, researchers can get a better understanding of your experience completing the mission.
Screen recording looks a little different between iOS and Android devices. The sections below lay out what you can expect for your specific device.
Mobile screen recording
Screen recording on iOS
When you encounter a screen recording question using the Dscout iOS app, you’ll be prompted to complete the necessary setup, which includes granting permission to record your screen and record your audio.
To start, tap Begin setup, then tap Broadcast screen. On the next screen, tap Microphone on, then Start broadcast. The app will then test your audio to ensure it’s captured properly.
Once you’ve completed the setup process, you’ll receive a quick tutorial on what to do next, but your recording won’t start just yet. Once you’ve reviewed the question itself, tap Begin recording to start recording your screen. Follow the provided instructions and return to the Dscout app once complete. Then, tap End recording to stop recording your screen.
With your recording complete, you’ll have the option to review it directly in the Dscout app. To submit it and move forward in the mission, tap Save & continue. If something went wrong with the recording, tap the trash icon to start over. Don’t worry about being perfect, though, and only re-record if you ran into an issue.
Screen recording on Android
When you encounter a screen recording question using the Dscout Android app, you’ll be prompted to complete the necessary setup, which includes granting permission to record your screen and record your audio.
To begin, tap Begin setup, then tap Grant permissions. When asked to start recording or casting with Dscout, tap Start now to test your audio.
Once you’ve completed the setup process, you’ll receive a quick tutorial on what to do next, but your recording won’t start just yet. Once you’ve reviewed the question itself, tap Begin recording to start recording your screen. Follow the provided instructions and return to the Dscout app once complete. Then, tap End recording to stop recording your screen.
With your recording complete, you’ll have the option to review it directly in the Dscout app. To submit it and move forward in the mission, tap Save & continue. If something went wrong with the recording, tap the trash icon to start over. Don’t worry about being perfect, though, and only re-record if you ran into an issue.
Desktop screen recording
During some desktop studies, you'll be asked to record your screen while answering a specific question. In some cases, you'll be asked to visit a specific webpage (provided during the mission) before starting your recording. In others, you'll start your recording without a specific webpage to visit. Here's what you can expect in either instance:
If a webpage is provided
To record your screen when given a specific website to visit:
- When you reach the screen recording question, click Go to Website. The Dscout browser extension is displayed.
- In the browser extension pop-up, click Start recording. The share screen modal is displayed.
- Select Entire screen. Then, click Share.
Now, a countdown appears. When that countdown ends, your screen is being recorded. You can view the duration of your recording in the browser extension pop-up. To end the recording, click the Stop button.
If no webpage is provided
To record your screen when a webpage is not provided:
- When you reach the screen recording question, the Dscout browser extension will automatically open.
- Click Got it! in the browser extension pop-up.
- Click Start recording in the browser extension pop-up. The share screen modal is displayed.
- Select Entire screen. Then, click Share.
Now, a countdown appears. When that countdown ends, your screen is being recorded. You can view the duration of your recording in the browser extension pop-up. To end the recording, click the Stop button.