Screencastify Tutorial

ScreenCastify is a great tool for educators to create video resources for their students and parents. This link discusses the top ten benefits to using this extension as a video recording source.  It is an option that only works on Chromebooks.  I first learned how to use this tool during the COVID pandemic.  It is how I was able to provide instruction to my students.  I have also used this source to create tutorials for parents.  The free membership gets you 10 free videos with a length limit of 30 minutes.  

                                             

Step 1: Google Screencastify and click on the link. 

Step 2: Set up a free account.  

Step 3: You will be directed to download the extension. Download the extension.  

Step 4: Click on the puzzle piece at the top of your 

Step 5: A drop down box will appear.  Click on Screencastify.

 

Step 6; Before clicking on "desktop" and "record", be sure to click on set up microphone and camera access. 

Step 7: Select on sharing full screen or a tab.  Click on the screen and then click "share". 

Step 8: You will then be prompted to record with a countdown that pops up on your screen.  When it gets to zero, you will be ready to record.  When finished, click stop and your video will load.  There are lots of options on how to save and share your video.  The easiest way to share is to download the link or save it to your drive/desktop.

Check out these other tutorials from YouTube for more information!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuJ2lF9RkgE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7uScletiPc