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.
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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.