When teachers assign multi-media projects like videos, screencasts, and audio recordings, there are sometimes several steps to take to complete the assignment. Depending on the tool or technology you are working with, the guides below can help you complete these projects. Use these guides if they meet your needs.
Multimedia Tools Explained:
Screencastify
Online-voice-recorder.com
Record to Slides - Extension for adding video to Google Slides
Chromebook Camera (Both video and stills)
Opening and Setting Up Screencastify Extension for the first time. (2:45) Use this video if you are accessing and setting up Screencastify for the first time. You will be guided through the permissions and sign ins that must be done during the first use of Screencastify.
Making a simple screencast and turning in through Google Classroom (6:42) This video guides the user through the steps taken to make a simple Screencastify video, naming the video, trimming the video and locating it in Google Drive. From 5:05-6:42 directions are given on how to attach a Screencastify file to a Google Classroom assignment.
Use this video to learn to add simple video to Google Slides Presentations (4:20) - This video shows users how to add the Record to Slides Extension and how to make and insert a video into your Google Slides. (0:00-2:00) reviews adding the extension. (2:00-4:22) gives guidance on using the extension to add recordings to your Slides.
Record Audio, Save to Drive and Turn into Google Classroom ( 4:15) Use this video to learn the steps to record yourself speaking, save the recording to Drive and Turn In via Google Classroom. Directions are for using online-voice-recorder.com. Helpful when teachers assign recordings of speaking, speeches, dialogue, etc.
How to use the camera to take good still pictures ( 2:05) Use this video to learn the steps to taking a good picture with your Chromebook camera (particularly of work you need to submit)
How to use the camera to take good videos ( 1:16) Use this video to learn the steps to taking a good videos with your Chromebook camera. After using this video, if you need to learn how to get the video to your Google Drive, be sure to check the "How to upload to Google Drive from your Chromebook" video on this page.
How to upload to Google Drive from your Chromebook (0:43) Even though this video focuses on uploading videos to Google Drive, it also applies to uploading pictures.