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Screencastify: Getting Started Step-by-Step

Overview

Use Screencastify to make videos that include your computer screen, annotations, voice, and even include video of yourself.

Getting Started Step-by-Step

During this self-study session, you will:

Review SPS video guidelines
Verify that you have access to Screencastify
Complete The Flash
Review how to turn on automatic captions
Create a video
Edit a video
Review tutorial information
Review the final technical notes

Let's Get Started

1. Review the SPS Video Guidelines for Teachers. Make sure that you understand what is and is not allowed in SPS.

2. Verify that you are logged into your district Google Chrome account.

If you see a folder in your toolbar called "SPS Bookmarks" you are logged in.
If you do not, click here and sign in with your district email address/password.

3. Locate the Screencastify icon in your extensions toolbar.

4. Complete the 10-minute The Flash online course

Please note that should already have the Screencastify extension (provided you are signed into Chrome with your district account). Therefore, you will not have to add the extension as shown in the class.

To enroll in The Flash, you will need to create a Screencastify Train account (this is different than your Screencastify account) to access the course.

Click here to begin.

5. Watch the demo below to learn how to add automatic captions.

Before Creating a Feature Film...

Short videos are better than long videos. Why? Best practice is to chunk content into smaller pieces. Check out the chunk content into smaller pieces section on the Pedagogy and Practices page for more info.

TIP: Use the find function command-f (Mac) / control-f (Win) to location the phrase "chunk content into smaller pieces section."

Try It

The video you just watched gave a lot of information in a very short amount of time.

Use the Screencastify button in Chrome to create your own recording.

Reflect: What was easy? What do you have more questions about?

Editing Your Video

Before sharing your video, you may want to edit it. Edits may include cropping, adding titles, and more.

Videos can be edited by using the Screencastify Editor. Click here for details.

Sharing Your Video

When you finish creating a video, you will have options to:

Copy Shareable Link
Share to Classroom
Publish to Youtube
Get Embed Code
Send in email (this won't work for SPS)
Generate QR Code

Want More Information?

Get certified by taking an online class to deepen your understanding of Screencastify. Click here for details.

Quick & Easy Resources

Videos from Screencastify
50 Ways to Use Screencastify in the Classroom — quick ideas with images
How to Use Video to Master Distance Learning (infographic)

Step-by-Step Details

Tips & Tricks from Screencastify text-heavy, detailed walkthrough of specific topics.
Help & Learning Center for everything you ever wanted to know, including troubleshooting tips.

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